Local initiative is key [...], focused on the will to make a difference in people’s everyday lives, using culture and imagination. Both laureates are pioneers in their field. Through innovative teaching methods in theatre and media they use culture to bring people together, to foster dialogue, to raise awareness and to enhance opportunities for change. Change towards a more stable, more secure and more sustainable society.Read More
Jury Report: 2016 European Cultural Foundation Princess Margriet Award for Culture
The Jury report read by Chris Dercon, Jury Member of 2016 ECF Princess Margriet Award for Culture, during the ceremony on 15 March.
Read MoreOpening speech HRH Princess Laurentien - ECF Princess Margriet Award 15 March 2016
Opening speech of HRH Princess Laurentien at the ECF Princess Margriet Award Ceremony on 15 March 2016.
Read MoreLetter from Árpád Schilling (Krétakör)
The letter from Arpad Schilling read at the ECF Princess Margriet Award for Culture 2016, by his wife.
Read MoreUpdate following Copenhagen attacks | ECF condemns attacks on Charlie Hebdo
It has been barely a month since mourning the attacks in Paris, and now we are moved to deep sadness over the violence in Copenhagen, also directed towards a public event on free speech. ECF remains as resolute as ever in our dedication to freedom of expression and thought, and to supporting artists in difficult and challenging circumstances, across Europe and beyond. We stand in solidarity with artists, journalists, writers and everyone whose work and ideals help to build open, democratic and inclusive societies. We send our thoughts and sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who were killed and wounded.
Read MoreHRH Princess Laurentien gives a lecture at KU Leuven on the inherent strength of youth
As part of our collaboration with KU Leuven (University of Leuven, Belgium), ECF President HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands gave a talk on 3 November on the inherent strength of youth (in Dutch): De eigen kracht van jongeren: niet grijs, wel wijs.
Read MorePhilippe Legrain - Keynote speech "In the EU We (Mis)trust: towards the European elections"
On 10 April 2014, together with De Balie we have organised a public debate about the EU and its future: “In the EU We (Mis)Trust: on the road to the European elections”. This debate was part of the New Pact for Europe project, that examines the challenges facing Europe today, and the strategic choices that need to be made. One of the keynote speakers was Philippe Legrain. You can download his speech from our Library.
Read More2014 ECF Princess Margriet Award laudation by Emina Višnič
Download the PDF or watch the video of the laudation by Emina Višnič about ECF Princess Margriet Award Laureate Teodor Celakoski.
Read MoreUgo Mattei's laudation at the 2014 ECF Princess Margriet Award Ceremony
Italian lawyer and activist Ugo Mattei, who took part in the occupation of the Teatro Valle in Rome and served as legal advisor to its Statute of the Fondazione Teatro Valle Bene Comune, participated to the 2014 ECF Princess Margriet Award ceremony on 18 March in Brussels. You can listen (audio) and watch (video) the laudation.
Read MoreHRH Princess Laurentien's speech at the 2014 ECF Princess Margriet Award
2014 ECF Princess Margriet Award: Jury Motivation
On Tuesday 18 March Teatro Valle Occupato and Teodor Celakoski received the sixth ECF Princess Margriet Award during a ceremony at BOZAR. Read the Jury motivation.
Read MoreSpeech by Ms Vassiliou at the 2014 ECF Princess Margriet award
On Tuesday 18 March Teatro Valle Occupato and Teodor Celakoski received the sixth ECF Princess Margriet Award during a ceremony at BOZAR. Read Commissioner Vassiliou's speech.
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