Celebration of Europe Day and the Charlemagne Prize in a time of crisis
On the occasion of the Charlemagne
Prize 2016 awarded annually for work done in the service of European
unification, Pope Francis made this
acceptance speech before the Presidents of the three European Institutions
(the speeches of Martin Schulz - Jean-Claude Juncker - Donald Tusk). This
declaration represents a very sombre reflection of the deep crisis that Europe
is now facing but which at the same time provides a unique opportunity for
finding a future path.
At the moment Europe seems to have lost its
spirit, its values and its momentum. To the same extent our Institutions seem
unable to redress the situation and often give the impression of themselves
being resigned.
In common with the citizens of the EU, staff of
the Institutions are feeling despondent and a growing concern over a "tired
and aged Europe, sterile and lifeless, where the great ideals that inspired
Europe seem to have lost their attractive force".
R&D hopes that the enthusiastic reception
that was reserved for the speech by the Presidents and other senior
representatives of our Institutions that were present, can materialize in a
transformation of actions and management of our services in order to make staff
feel once again to be at the heart of the European project we have chosen to
serve.
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