Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-04-14-Speech-4-028"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-04-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Cultural diversity2
dcterms:Language	"sl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050414.4.4-028"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-04-14-Speech-4-0292
lpv:speaker	lp:Mojca Drčar Murko2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; REGI (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Liberalna Demokracija Slovenije (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; ENVI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member; ALDE (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Thank you Mr President. Recognition of cultural diversity, which in practice means coexistence among people of differing traditions, also means respect for different cultural traditions. Respecting cultural diversity means having the opportunity to understand other people and accept them as they are. Cross-cultural relations can be exceptionally fruitful and can enrich society with a special kind of added value, while at the same time easing tensions in human relations. The principles of cultural diversity mean respecting our fellow human beings because of their good human qualities and not because of their origin. If the principle takes root in society, it becomes a natural barrier to separations and divisions. It has been shown that liberal and culturally diverse societies are also the most successful economically. The kinds of society that developed in Europe in the 20th century, despite two world wars, may be counted among the greatest achievements of human civilisation. We previously held the belief that these achievements could no longer be brought into question, but we were wrong. Where, for instance, did the majorities suddenly appear from that approved of ethnic cleansing in the 90’s, that most brutal denial of cultural diversity? Numerous, but thankfully isolated events tell us that reasonable criteria can be turned into their opposite. If societies start tolerating hate-filled speech, if extremist politicians can utter disparaging words about the cultures of others with impunity, this means that the brakes have failed. Public sensitivity is lower, and those that warn against intolerance towards other cultures are themselves declared intolerant. Perhaps we have indeed expected too much from the model of multiculturalism, and have idealised it, but something is clear now. Despite their imperfections, we know that the rules of peaceful coexistence among people of different cultures have no alternative of equal value. Steps to promote global cultural exchange and the draft of the Unesco document addressed today are a major contribution and are our common political and economic investment in the future. Thank you."@en1

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