Brussels, 24/09/2004 (Agence Europe) - Jan Figel, of Slovakian nationality, will be responsible for education, training, culture and multi-lingualism within the Barroso Commission. His responses to written questions at the European Parliament before his hearing on 27 September were on:
Culture: After the events of 11 September 2001, Mr Figel notes an "urgent need to invest more in intercultural dialogue" and plans to support initiatives such as the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean...