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The Ethical Dimension of Politics […] The eleventh Krakow conference, held in September 2011 The Ethical Dimension of Politics in Tomaszowice, near Krakow, concerned a topic that is difficult and has been annually postponed – that of the ethical dimension of politics. Its aim was to draw a conclusion based on thoughts from the previous conference, during which the contribution The Role of the Catholic Church of Christians in the process of European integration was discussed. This time it was a matter of defining what role Christian politicians in the European Integration Process have to fulfil in this process, especially those who as part of its structure and decision-making bodies bear responsibility for its shape, which includes its ethical shape. This is not a simple task because it is in a way an account This publication contains the transcripts of conscience for these politicians, who often face ethical dilem- from speeches and discussions during the conference mas, and who establish the guidelines for many aspects of the lives in Krakow on 9-10 September 2011 of European citizens, who profess different faiths and worldviews; people who invoke their conscience, which is shaped by principles that are often at odds with those recognised by others. […] Bp. Prof. Tadeusz Pieronek The Ethical Dimension of Politics Gliwice 2012 nas’ Publishing House ’Wokó³ The Ethical Dimension of Politics The Role of the Catholic Church in the European Integration Process This publication contains the transcripts from speeches and discussions during the conference in Krakow on 9-10 September 2011 5 6 7 8 Welcoming the participants and opening of the conference 11 12 Opening speeches 15 16 .
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