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13 November 2003
Edmond Israel Foundation announces recipient of 2003 Vision for Europe Award: Dr Javier Solana, European Union Secretary General/High Representative
The Edmond Israel Foundation announces that His Excellency Dr Javier Solana, European Union Secretary General / High Representative, will be this year's recipient of the Edmond Israel Foundation Vision for Europe Award. The award ceremony will be honoured by the presence of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke. This year's event will take place at the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, 1 Rond-Point Schuman, Luxembourg at 18.00 on 25 November 2003.
Among others, the ceremony will include a welcome speech by Mr André Roelants, Chairman of the Edmond Israel Foundation and President and CEO of Clearstream International. The laudatio is given by H.E. Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg. André Roelants and Edmond Israel will present the award to Dr Solana. This years 'Vision for Europe' Award is organised by Clearstream International and sponsored by Dexia/BIL.
As Secretary General of the EU Council of Ministers, Dr Solana defends a European vision based on solidarity, the rule of law and multilateralism. As High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, he has made an enormous contribution to putting the EU on the map as an increasingly important political actor on the international scene.
André Roelants, Chairman of the Edmond Israel Foundation and President and CEO of Clearstream International commented:
'I am delighted that Dr Solana has agreed to accept the 2003 Vision for Europe Award; he is surely an outstanding choice. His continuous commitment to building a united Europe and to lending a face and articulate voice to its foreign policy, has made today Dr Solana one of most recognised leaders of the European Union. The European Market is continuously facing fundamental changes and Europe certainly needs firm supporters and skilled leaders of the free market such as Dr Solana.'
For further information, please contact:
Yolande Theis
Clearstream International
Tel: +352 45 11 05 320
Email: ytheis.ci@clearstream.com
Note to Editors
The Edmond Israel Foundation was created by Clearstream (formerly Cedel International) on 19 September 1990 in honour of Edmond Israel, upon his retirement after twenty years as Chairman of Cedel International's Board of Directors.
The Foundation is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the research and promotion of ideas of cultural, scientific, political and economic importance in the context of Europe. Its aim is to work both within the framework of a changing Europe and to advance European thinking elsewhere in the world, thereby making a high quality contribution to the ongoing debates of our times and exploring themes of freedom, social responsibility and cultural identity. It aims to support and promote research and study and provide financial assistance and scholarship to promising individuals. Apart from commissioning studies, such as The Proposed Directive on Harmonisation of Taxation of Interest Payments published in January 1999, the Foundation presents the 'Vision for Europe Award' in recognition of outstanding achievement and contribution to Europe. The 'Vision for Europe Award' is awarded each year in recognition of outstanding achievements in taking Europe into the future.
Previous recipients were:
- HE Mr Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium
- Dr. Árpád Göncz, former President of Hungary
- Dr. Willem F. Duisenberg, former President of the European Central Bank
- HE Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg
- HE Mr Helmut Kohl, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
- HE Mr Jean-Luc Dehaene, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium
- HE Mr Jacques Santer, President of the European Commission.
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