Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-02-22-Speech-2-060"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-02-22"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:European Capital of Culture - 2005 to 20192
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050222.5.2-060"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-02-22-Speech-2-0612
lpv:speaker	lp:Gyula Hegyi2
lpv:spoken text	". Mr President, I generally welcome Mrs Prets' excellent report. I also welcome the idea of enlarging the European Capital of Culture initiative to include the new Member States. Some people perhaps think it would be better to have only one Capital of Culture per year, alternating yearly between the EU 15 of the old Member States and the EU 10 of new Member States. In this way, we could ensure that all the events are concentrated in one city. That would be a logical solution, but many old Member States have already waited a long time to enjoy the prestige and to have the possibility of having a Capital of Culture. This doubling of the possibilities should be welcomed subject to one crucial condition: the two capitals should be equal in every way, including finance. It is the responsibility of the Commission, the governments and the city councils, as well as of the media. I urge everyone to understand this concern and make every possible step to ensure equality in real terms. To have first-rate and second-rate Capitals of Culture could destroy the whole idea and would be a source of frustration and anger. In 2010, Hungary and Germany will host and provide a site for the Capital of Culture of Europe. In Hungary, 11 cities are competing for this wonderful chance to show themselves off to Europe. My home town, Budapest, is one of the candidates. Frankly, Budapest, even without a title, is one of the permanent culture capitals with its flourishing cultural life, but this possibility would be a special occasion. It is amazing to see that in all 11 Hungarian cities, the local politicians, NGOs, citizens young and old, are very active in the common cause of the contest. In this way, the contest itself offers a chance for common cultural activities in all the competing cities. Provided there is equality of the two capitals, I welcome the initiative and the report."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; ENVI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Magyar Szocialista Párt (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2005-01-05--2009-07-13)3 substitute; CULT (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Hegyi (PSE ),"1 "on behalf of the PSE Group"1

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