EMM News Explorer: Androulla Vasiliou

[ said]: Young people have been hit disproportionally hard by the crisis. We have to invest efficiently in education and training to ensure that they have the skills and adaptability required to succeed in a competitive world. The Commission's proposed new programme for education, training and youth, Erasmus for All, responds to this need by opening up more opportunities for young people and teachers to increase their personal development and skills,

dg 08-FEB-12

[ said]: However, let me be quite clear: Cultural products cannot be exported in the same way as we export cars or financial services. Hard-sell promotion campaigns do not necessarily deliver results,

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[ said]: Awareness of Chinese culture will certainly grow as EU-China relations develop. Economic cooperation is not - and cannot be - the sole dimension of the EU-China relationship,

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[-said]: In the cultural sector, the relationship between nations is crucial for creating interest, and therefore market opportunities.

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[ said]: Awareness of Chinese culture will certainly grow as EU-China relations develop. Economic cooperation is not – and cannot be – the sole dimension of the EU-China relationship,

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[ said]: However, let me be quite clear: cultural products cannot be exported in the same way as we export cars or financial services. Hard-sell promotion campaigns do not necessarily deliver results,

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[said:]: I would be very interested in knowing more about how European films, books or music are perceived by the Chinese public. Do Chinese people know about the huge cultural diversity that exists in continent? How much do they know about the European theatre or dance scene?

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[ said]: This contest encourages pupils to get to grips with foreign languages in a deeper way and to consider using their knowledge in their future career, whether as a translator or in any other professional field where multilingualism is an asset,

egovmonitor 06-FEB-12

[ said]: >European Commission�s annual Young Translators' Contest, known as �Juvenes Translatores�, are published today. A winner for each EU country was selected from among more than 3 000 secondary school pupils in total who sat the contest in November 2011. The winner in Bulgaria is Denitsa Marchevska from the city of Ruse. She translated from German into Bulgarian, the EC press service announced. The number of entrants was up by more than 400 compared to last year and was the highest since the launch of th

focus 03-FEB-12

[added:]: As with all sports, football can give rise to intense passions, but the events we have seen at the stadium are completely unacceptable.

euobserver 03-FEB-12

[confirms that:]: English is by far the most used language

euractiv 02-FEB-12

[added:]: Erasmus is one of the great success stories of the European Union: it is our best known and most popular programme. Erasmus exchanges enable students to improve their knowledge of foreign languages and to develop skills such as adaptability which improve their job prospects. It also provides opportunities for teachers and other staff to see how higher education works in other countries and to bring the best ideas home. Demand for places strongly exceeds the resources available in many countries – one of t

egovmonitor 31-JAN-12

focus 30-JAN-12

[ said]: I am very pleased that the Commission is increasing funding for young people and teachers who have been at the forefront of the democratisation process in the Southern Mediterranean. This sends a clear signal of our commitment to their cause,

europa 16-DEC-11

[ said]: Erasmus for All,

IHT 28-NOV-11

[ said]: This investment will help tens of thousands of culture and audiovisual professionals to make the most of the Single Market and to reach new audiences in Europe and beyond; without this support, it would be difficult or impossible for them to break into new markets. Creative Europe also promotes cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as contributing to our Europe 2020 objectives for jobs and sustainable growth,

dg 23-NOV-11

[ said]: Investing in e ducation and training is the best investment we can make for Europe's future. Studying abroad boosts people's skills, personal development and adaptability, and makes them more employable. We want to ensure that many more people benefit from EU support for these opportunities. We also need to invest more to improve the quality of education and training at all levels so we are a match for the best in the world and so that we can deliver more jobs and higher growth,

dg 23-NOV-11

[ said]: Investing in education and training is the best investment we can make for Europe's future,

breakingnews 23-NOV-11

[ said]: Supporting sport at the grassroots' level is one of my priorities. Without EU funding many valuable sporting initiatives would not get off the ground,

xinhuanet_en 08-NOV-11

[-said]: The problem is there and needs to be tackled,

cyprus 05-NOV-11

[-said]: pass on the message to children that reading is important but also that it may become a way of life,

cyprus 05-NOV-11

[-said]: One in five children aged fifteen cannot read well or does not comprehend what he or she is reading,

cyprus 05-NOV-11

[-said]: We Cypriots and Greeks in general have this trait that generally when we’re under pressure we function and perform well. I think we will have a good presidency,

cyprus 01-NOV-11

[-said]: A team of experts from the European Commission visited recently to see how the EU presidency was coming along and the messages were truly positive,

cyprus 01-NOV-11

[commented:]: This new pillar of co-operation will take relations between the EU and China to a higher level. It will open up space for dialogue on a very wide range of issues, bringing real benefits to both European and Chinese citizens. It will mark a very important step forward in the EU-China relationship.

europa 24-OCT-11

[-said]: On the contrary, we have to encourage these cultures and these industries because they contribute to job creation and development and growth.

xinhuanet_en 22-OCT-11

[-said]: Our joint aim is to deepen understanding and mutual trust between the EU and China,

chinadaily 22-OCT-11

[-said]: We're not starting from scratch. We've already set the basis for this cooperation,

xinhuanet_en 22-OCT-11

[-said]: It is absolutely necessary for us, in our relations with our strategic partners, to encourage these cultural exchanges and cultural relations,

xinhuanet_en 22-OCT-11

[ said]: Intercultural dialogue can only happen if both parties have the same access to the other's culture, so a two-way exchange is absolutely necessary,

chinadaily 22-OCT-11

[ said]: of China in Europe and vice-versa,

chinadaily 22-OCT-11

[ said]: so that that as many readers as possible can enjoy their books, in as many languages as possible. I would also like to pay tribute to Europe's resilient book publishing industry which is the world leader in its field, employing 135 000 people and contributing € 23 billion a year to EU GDP,

baltic 21-OCT-11

[said:]: Both the European Union and Brazil recognise the vital role of culture in our own societies and our relations with our partners. Strengthening co-operation and dialogue on culture as part of our strategic partnership is instrumental to improving mutual understanding and fostering closer links between our peoples. It will also help us to engage on the important issue of global governance in the area of cultural governance at international level Minister Ana de Hollanda said:

europa 04-OCT-11

[ said]: The benefits of speaking a language other than your native tongue are easy to see. Whether you're working abroad in Germany, studying in France or on holiday in Cyprus, it's a huge advantage to be able to communicate directly with the local population. Languages broaden the mind, open up new horizons and will increase your employability,

focus 24-SEP-11

[-said]: 35% of jobs in the EU will require high-level qualifications by 2020, so it's vital that we continue to invest properly in schools and universities. Education must remain a top priority for the EU, even in a tough economic climate,

euractiv 14-SEP-11

[ said]: literacy campaign, which included the setting up of the high-level group which is evaluating how best to combat illiteracy. Based on the group's proposals, the Commissioner will present recommendations to EU Education Ministers in autumn 2012. Some 20% of Europe's 15-year-olds currently have low reading skills and the EU target is to reduce this to under 15%. 'Illiteracy isn't just about being unable to read books. We're surrounded by words and texts – on computers, phones, billboards, everywhere. I want

europa 05-SEP-11

[ said]: The contest promotes language learning in schools and translation as a career,

focus 01-SEP-11

[ said]: This budget is excellent news for our young people. Investing in youth is one of the best business plans for the future of Europe,

euractiv 07-JUL-11

[ said]: All the winners represent extraordinary accomplishments in cultural heritage and will serve as inspiration to professionals and volunteers, without whom in many cases our heritage would be at risk. Cultural heritage is an essential part of Europe's cultural diversity and shared history; it brings together our past, present and future. It helps to regenerate neighbourhoods and brings people from different backgrounds together. It has also helped to make Europe the world's top tourist destination and contribu

nieuwsbank 10-JUN-11

[ said]: The survey shows that young people are keen and willing to work abroad. That's good news for Europe; unfortunately they still face too many obstacles. We need to make it easier for them to study, train or work abroad and to raise awareness of the financial support available through EU schemes like Erasmus which can give them a first taste of living outside their home country,

theportugalnews 20-MAY-11

[ said]: I am delighted this year's MEDIA European Talent Prize goes to two exceptional female scriptwriters,[*]Virág Zomborácz and Hanna Sköld write the kind of film audiences all over Europe will adore: unique, funny, sad and comic at the same time. The stories are local, but their themes are universal.

europa 10-MAY-11

[ declared]: With the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, we are pioneering a new collaboration between higher education, research and business. The Commission is keen to listen to the views of our partners before finalising our proposal on the future strategy. The idea of it is to build on the lessons learned from the Institute's first phase and to prepare the way for expanding the EIT. The Institute has the potential to become a powerful motor of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe,

egovmonitor 14-APR-11

[said:]: this is a comprehensive and timely report which analyses the EU's objectives and the resources it needs to meet those objectives

euractiv 07-APR-11

[ said]: The European Union is committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with Brazil and I believe that closer cooperation on higher education and culture can contribute to this objective,

egovmonitor 01-APR-11

[-said]: It would be rather premature to say whether we should put a cap, but I think it is a very bad idea to increase every time the money which is paid for transfers,

euractiv 24-MAR-11

[ said]: Our finalists have two things in common - they are European and they are among the world's most visionary architects. The EU Prize celebrates their talent and showcases the economic, social and cultural importance of our creative industries,

europa 22-MAR-11

[added:]: Our support for film distribution, development and digitisation fills a funding gap - and it's good for cultural diversity, competitiveness and jobs. Without it, audiences would see fewer European films.

nieuwsbank 17-MAR-11

[ said]: The KICs have the potential to become powerful motors of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe,

europa 17-MAR-11

[ said]: I am very happy to have been instrumental in organising the visit of Professor Pissarides to the Commission. As well as being a world authority in his field, he is a great ambassador for Cyprus,

europa 10-MAR-11

[said:]: What a great night for the European film industry and the MEDIA programme. Europe loves cinema and the world loves our films! My congratulations to Tom Hooper and Susanne Bier, who showed that you don't need a massive budget to make world-beating films. This shows that the European film industry can compete with the best.

nieuwsbank 28-FEB-11

[ said]: Culture has an important role to play in supporting our 2020 objectives for smart, objective and sustainable growth. The sector employs five million people and contributes nearly 3% to Europe’s GDP,

europa 28-FEB-11

[ said]: will help the Commission, Member States and sport stakeholders to identify priorities and agree on joint actions on the basis of the Commission's proposals,

nieuwsbank 21-FEB-11

[ said]: I am committed to strengthen ing the European dimension in sport. Our discussions in Budapest and Gödöllő will help the Commission, Member States and sport stakeholders to identify priorities and agree on joint actions on the basis of the Commission's proposals,

europa 21-FEB-11

[ said]: >European Commission aimed at laying the foundations or successful lifelong learning, social integration, personal development and employability later in life. Currently, one out of five children in Europe are at risk of poverty and the European Commission calls on member states to focus on early intervention to help meet the goal of lifting 20 million people out of the risk of poverty and social exclusion by 2020. Investing in early education and care is one of the best investments we can make for our chil

egovmonitor 19-FEB-11

[ said]: We hope that when the member states present their final national targets and their reform programmes they will be more ambitious, so that we are in a position to reach our targets that we set up for the year 2020,

euractiv 15-FEB-11

[ explained]: We have asked member states to match these European targets with national targets, and most of them have already done so,

euractiv 15-FEB-11

[said:]: At a time when many of Europe's businesses are facing difficulties, the cultural and creative industries - contributing nearly 3% to the EU's GDP - have experienced unprecedented growth. The projects we are highlighting demonstrate that culture-based creativity can bring benefits for many other sectors, supporting innovation in business, public services and responses to social needs.

europa 15-FEB-11

[ warned]: In many cases the national targets are not ambitious enough to achieve our goals at European level on early school-leaving and graduates,

euractiv 15-FEB-11

[ said]: The Commission stands ready to help Member States in achieving our joint objectives when analysing their national reform programmes,

europa 11-FEB-11

[said:]: I'm delighted to officially launch the first MEDIA Mundus projects at the Berlinale. Our funding will encourage international co-productions, boost worldwide distribution and make the industry more competitive. This means that cinemas will be able to screen more diverse programmes and offer audiences more choice.

europa 10-FEB-11

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