Charles Prize ceremony
Von der Leyen: Our mandate is European independence
It is crucial award for companies to European unification: the worldwide Charlemagne Prize. This 12 months’s award winner makes use of the stage for an attraction.
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promoted her for self-confidence and independence in Europe. “An independent Europe – I know that this message sounds scary to many. But this is essentially about our freedom,” mentioned the CDU politician within the Aachen city corridor after her Karl Prize was awarded there.
One mustn’t indulge within the false impression that every little thing would turn into like earlier than, warned by the Leyen. “It won’t come like that.” The world is once more characterised by imperial powers and imperial wars. “Greater powers who are willing to use all louder and unfair means in order to gain an advantage,” she defined.
“New international order in this decade”
Europe is confronted with decided enemies of democracy: “There is no impressive example of Putin’s brutal, unscrupulous war against Ukraine.” Therefore, the necessity to put money into European safety is turning into more and more pressing. “A new international order will be left out in this decade,” mentioned von der Leyen. This new order should be designed by Europe. “Our mandate is called – European independence.” In the financial space, the EU desires to place its buying and selling partnership with the United States on a firmer foundation once more.
“With all strength” assist Ukraine
Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to the assist of Germany for strengthening and defending Europe. The CDU politician was alluded to previous wars in Europe as a peace undertaking inside. Now Europe has to turn into a peace undertaking.
“This includes our historical task of making Europe so strong that it can restore peace on our continent and secure freedom in the long run,” mentioned Merz. “Germany is ready to proceed with all determination in this task in close coordination with our European partners and neighbors.”
King Felipe: International state of affairs requires extra Europe
Spanish King Felipe VI. made calls for for a reversal of the European Union. “We have to stand up to you: dangerous and misguided voices that argue that Europeans are more freely, more independent and sovereign if they live in separate national political communities and tackle global challenges alone.” Nothing might be additional away from the reality, the monarch mentioned in his speech. A reversal of the European Union would trigger Europeans to be powerlessly uncovered to the moods of others.
The prize cash ought to assist Ukrainian youngsters
According to the police, a number of hundred demonstrators took to the streets at a number of occasions. They protested in opposition to upgrading plans.
The prize cash of 1 million euros awarded for the primary time this 12 months is for use by Leyens for tasks in favor of Ukrainian youngsters. The award winners and the Charles Prize Directorate collectively determine on the award of the prize cash. An Aachen entrepreneur couple donated the cash.
Jacques Delors was the final head of fee to get the prize
The International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen is crucial award for companies to European unification. The Leyen is honored by the Charles Prize Directorate as a “strong voice of Europe in the world”. The final head of fee who obtained the award was in 1992 Jacques Delors, who is taken into account the completion of the European inland market and pioneer of the euro.
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