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Editorial by Henning Schulte-Noelle active and and Werner Zedelius 5 Sharing a Culture Without Borders by Michael M. Thoss Homo Europaeus growing In memoriam 6 Professor Robert Picht 10 Years of Alumni1 Network 810 Collective Memories

Controversial but Productive Discussions “There is Vital Work to be Done” more than 1314 Interview with Jacques Delors partner Turning the Page: The Alumni Magazine The European Connection 16 A conversation about being universities an Alumna, European spirit so far and fusion food A Jackpot Prize 18 Stay Committed, is Waiting for You Keep the Connections 20 A conversation with the first 16 ASA Alumni Council 22 Projects of the Allianz 180alumni Cultural Foundation 24 from over 26 European Polyphony Borders as a Place of Excitement 30 countries How the European Interview with Ilma Rakusa Project can be Saved academic 2830 by Ulrich Beck 20 Cultural Identity coordinators and Globalization by Christina Weiss 32 Two Speed Europe Allianz Summer 34 by Harold James “Memory is a Fundamental Category” The Allianz Cultural 7Academies (since 2004) Interview with Claudio Magris Foundation Team 36 38 Publication details Allianz What is What is your Vision your european Alumni4 Academies for Europe? dream? (since 2007)

... are the questions we asked our alumni.

On the following pages you can read their answers and see the diversity of our Allianz Alumni Network. Beside the year of 1001hours of discussion participation and function in the network, you can find out where they currently live. and exchange The photo on the left side shows the group during the first Allianz Alumni Academy in Brussels. Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle Dr. Werner Zedelius

en years ago the Board of Trustees of the Allianz Cultural Foundation cre- ated the Allianz Summer Academy (ASA). The group of representatives from five European universities established in July 2004 operated as an as- Tsociation. Students, professors, and experts from London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, and Munich traveled to the idyllic town of Irsee where, in the seclusion of its mon- astery, they would devote five days to discussing Europe. Behind closed doors and under the leadership of Robert Picht and Felipe Basabe Llorens, not only economic and political topics were debated. From the outset, discussion groups and negotia- tions were also used to cultivate a style of interaction and a culture of discussion that would later provide students with confidence and savoir-faire in international circles. Today, the collaborative mentality students develop continues to be the stamp of the ASA. Every year, it is fascinating to see Summer Academy students of diverse backgrounds transform in just a few days into a self-organized learning group, developing a civic mentality that has spread throughout the Alumni Network.

To date, the Allianz Cultural Foundation has worked with 16 European universi- ties and one American university through the ASA. Participants from more than 30 nations have met at the Allianz Management Institute on Lake Starnberg, which has become a place where alumni of various cohorts can connect. Over the years, an active pan-European network has spread, allowing the “ex-students” of various “generations” to regularly exchange views and work together on cross-border projects supported by our Foundation. We at the Foundation are all only too happy to advise them and to quite often benefit from their advice to us. Former ­Summer Academy students have gone on to become the advisers, experts, and European scouts who have helped to shape our Cultural Foundation. Many of them also occupy posts in the governments and businesses of their homelands or work in European associations and EU institutions. What better “ambassadors” could a foundation – and its founders – wish for? Ten years of

Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle Dr. Werner Zedelius Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE networking Allianz Cultural Foundation Member of the Board of Trustees of Allianz Cultural Foundation

4 Sharing a Culture without borders By Michael M. Thoss

e believe that even more brilliant and the reflection of our collective self-awareness. To use pioneering projects can emerge from culture as a means of distinction and exclusion is to communities of mutual trust (like our abuse it (and ourselves). It has the power to combine WAlumni Network) than from competition among new and old, self and other, and the known and un- lone wolves. That’s why our (and your) Summer and known in unique ways! We should use this enormous Alumni Academies, working groups, and city-based potential, and not allow culture to be misunderstood meet-ups engender a group mentality and encour- as the last bulwark of national identity against the age members to develop collaborative cross-border global mainstream (as some “cultural politicians” do). projects. Swarm intelligence and collective creativ- Of course, European enthusiasm must not be accom- ity rather than solo combatants and ego-shooters: panied by a new ethnocentrism that would bring old Michael M. Thossis managing colonial stereotypes back to the fore. Those days are director of the Allianz Cultural WeQ is more than IQ! Foundation and editor of nu- over for good! Europe can be happy to remain a part- merous publications. He studied ner in a cultural dialog that involves the entire world, philology, philosophy and politi- Together with other multinational exchange and con- in order to improve its understanding of diversified cal sciences in Bonn, Barcelona and Paris and worked as a jour- nection projects, our foundation also contributes to universalism, of a living “pluriversalism,” both within nalist, translator, and director of Europe-wide networking among young academics, and beyond its borders. cultural programs of the Goethe- artists, and cultural innovators who want to actively Institut in Asia and Europe. In the Haus der Kulturen der Welt shape their (and therefore our) future. At the same When the participants in our international culture in Berlin he was responsible for time, we understand culture to be the driving force program finally discover that the so-called “other” exhibitions, new media and film until 2003. behind the development of a European civil society has become (or has long been) a part of the “I” or that is based on personal engagement, mutual rec- “we,” then can we consider our project to be 99 % ognition, and democratic participation. Culture is successful … What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? My vision of Europe is based I would like to live in a com- My vision for Europe is one My dream is a democratic, YOUR-OPE is the mission: What will be the single most on Kant’s “Perpetual Peace”: munity, driven not only by without borders. I feel that unified, and strong EU. I MY Europe, YOUR Europe important factor shaping Eu- I would like to see European economic interests or disso- the cultural and social heri- firmly believe such an EU and OUR Europe shape the rope over the next 50 years? I citizenship evolve into a nances or unified merely by tage of each nation is too would give us economic and basis and relationship be- expect it to be demographic meaningful concept through similar legislative acts, but valuable and complicated social progress that no single tween citizens and Europe. change: an ageing popula- an appreciation of common history, cultural in one acting truly in unison, guaranteeing to translate into one European nation. I am country could achieve. Moreover, it would be We need to strengthen this spirit, already tion, low birth rates, changing family struc- dialog and political activism. I envision a Eu- equitable and sustainable opportunities for devoted to Europe and would like to see it an influential voice telling the world it is time alive in culture, politics and the economy, tures. The good news: We Europeans will rope that is responsible to future generations both economic and personal development to succeed so that a closer bond between its to solve the long-standing challenges human- which is not easily challenged by moments embrace and more actively promote im- and educates its people to lead sustainable life- all Europeans. peoples can prevent conflict and promote ity has been unsuccessfully facing for centuries. of weakness but shows a sign of confidence migration – making Europe more diverse, styles. Agata Jaskot exchange and progress instead. Andrea Contigiani and a matter of course. ­tolerant and prosperous. Adrienn Nyircsák ASA 2008 | Brussels, Belgium Alexander Thannhuber ASA 2009 | Philadelphia, USA Andreas Ettenhuber Andreas Kleinschmidt 6 ASA 2013 | Budapest, Hungary ASA 2013 | Munich, Germany ASA 2004 | Zorneding, Germany ASA 2004 | Munich, Germany 7 HOMO EUROPAEUS In memoriam Professor Robert Picht By Felipe Basabe Llorens

s there such a thing as a Europe- as much as he did as a Frenchman during his long European citizens. Individuals could only believe and mension in the educational and cultural fields, always an demos? Can we define what stints at the head of the Franco-German Institute support a project if they experience direct benefits in his role as a facilitator. His idea that Europe had to European identity is? Will future in Ludwigsburg (1972–2002), the Institut d’Études from it. Any process of dialog and exchange must be be lived (and not only learnt) and that the national Igenerations genuinely feel like Euro- Politiques and the École Nationale d’Administration “active” on both sides in order to be fruitful and ef- educational systems were too rigid and self-interested peans? These and similar questions while working for the Deutscher Akademischer Aus- fective; the process of European integration should to adjust to the European dimension are at the basis accompanied Professor Robert Picht’s tauschdienst (DAAD) in Paris (1965–1972). But also therefore enable its final beneficiaries – the citizens – of the Erasmus program, one of the most successful professional and personal life spanning more as a Belgian (and a Fleming) in Bruges during his to assume an active role and grant them the necessary ideas for the process of European integration, as well than 70 years. His answer in most cases would years as director of the Interdisciplinary and General protagonism. as of ARTE, the Franco-German TV channel. have been a short “No, not yet. And no one Studies Department and rector-interim of the College Robert Picht was, on the one hand, Professor Picht’s initial idea for our can know whether at some point there will of Europe (2002–2003); as a Pole in Warsaw during an extremely idealistic person and Allianz Summer Academy project Felipe Basabe Llorens is be a case for a Yes.” his period as vice-rector of the Natolin campus of the knew that only projects with long- He knew that was to create the conditions and ­currently head of budgetary ­affairs and internal auditing at the I met Professor Picht through my work College (2004–2007), as an Italian in Bologna or as term goals end up having an in- only projects with framework for a year-long joint aca- ­central headquarters of ­Instituto as an academic assistant at the College of a Spaniard in Madrid in his university years. One of fluence on people’s lives – what he long-term goals demic and exchange work among ­Cervantes in ­Madrid. He has ­Europe in Bruges in the early 90s. From my most precious memories dates from the celebra- ironically called the “centuries-old young Europeans which could spark previously worked in different centers of Instituto Cervantes in the first moment we shared common in- tion of his 70th anniversary at a wonderful venue in European dream.” On the other end up having an in its participants a truly new per- ­Europe and was the director of terest regarding the education and cul- the Black Forest, surrounded by family and friends: at hand, he was very realistic and prag- influence on sonal experience in its intensive fi- the binational cultural ­foundation Rei Afonso ­Henriques. He stud­ tural aspects of the process of European our table seating six sat guests from as many different matic, knowing from his long work people’s lives nal phase, the ASA. The idea of an ied law and business adminis­ integration. We spent long hours discussing European nationalities who had worked with him in experience with national and supra- Alumni Network has evolved ac- tration in ­Madrid and followed “identities” and “social welfare” in the European six different institutions. national academic institutions and cordingly to the proposals and in- that with the Masters program in ­European political and admin­ context, and his opinions have proven to be certainly He always insisted that our personal and professional foundations – among them the European Cultural volvement of the Alumni. The Foundation has been istrative studies at the College visionary when we look at the current European po- lives should reflect and profit from this multilayered Foundation (1976–1995) and the Allianz Cultural generous and wise to help the Alumni Network shape of Europe in Bruges, where he continued for two ­years as an litical landscape. His passion for youth, media and “European identity.” Nevertheless, as a fine sociologist Foundation (2000–2008) – that these processes are its own goals and structure without interferences. The aca­demic assistant (among oth- non-governmental bodies as effective motors for and anthropologist, he liked to stress the high-risk very slow and time-consuming, and can only be suc- progressive evolution of the jackpot projects support- ers, with ­Professor Robert ­Picht). change in society showed a premonitory understand- cessful if based on personal experiences and beliefs. ­Felipe Basabe ­Llorens has been potential hidden under “identities” and smiled at the ed by the Foundation, the content and shape of the participating in the Allianz ing of the current “Euro-sickness”. recent proliferation of “Cultural Studies” in our post- He never refused to mix theory and practice, aca- Alumni Academies, the presence of the alumni in the ­Summer Academy (ASA) ­project Robert Picht truly was a European, a “Homo Euro- modern European higher education arena. The goals demia and management; he firmly believed in mul- successive editions of ASA, show to what an extent the as external coordinator since 2004. paeus” avant la lettre, and his biography reflects a of the European project should radically stay away tidisciplinarity as a source of creative energy. This Network is a good example of a ­“European work in continuous effort to link both national and suprana- from the temptation of creating a common cultural is why he was indeed at the starting point of several progress ...” No doubt Robert Picht would be proud of tional dimensions. He acted and worked as a German identity, but serve and enrich the everyday lives of the initiatives which sought to develop the European di- it, as much as we are of his living heritage. What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? We have to find a coopera- Europe represents an un- I want Europe to become An enthusiastic Europe!­ I am a strong believer in Vision for Europe: 1) lead tive and friendly border re- precedented opportunity one and act like a solid entity People curious of each Europe, and the crisis in the world in treating its gime with the people from for international coopera- based on the European de- other, their neighbors – like ­Ukraine has made me ever ­residents well through a re- the European neighboring tion. The bonds forged by mocracies. Europeans need other nations and even of EU more confident that the Eu- sponsive and efficient state; countries, not only with the the signing of the Maastricht to open their borders, since politics! Friedrich Schiller ropean model of peaceful 2) em­brace openness, change partners in the European Union. People who Treaty will strengthen in the coming years immigration is the only way demographical considered the Ode to Joy two ­decades after coexistence, rooted in human dignity, rights and mod­ernity when it comes to econom- want to come for different reasons from oth- as centuries of a disunified Europe fade into issues can be solved. writing it as “detached from reality” – how- and social justice will survive history's test. ics, technology and migration; 3) countries er countries to Europe should be treated as memory. The defining image of Europe will Anna Lászlo ever, dreams inspire great works, as the My European dream is a world of engage- ­engage more with each other and with the guests and not criminals. not be a collection of individual states, but ASA 2008 | Berlin, Germany poem inspired Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. ment, openness and fairness, and not of outside world on global issues. Andreas Lorek rather one cohesive unit. Antal Berkes blackmail, intimidation and pressure. Arunabh Singh ASA 2005 | Berlin, Germany Andrew Sartorius ASA 2009 I Paris, France Arnoldas Pranckevicius ASA 2011 I Lucknow, India 8 ASA 2013 | Washington D.C., USA ASA 2004 I Brussels, Belgium 9 years of wonderful 10 memories

What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? There are probably few The EU has been an idea far From coexistence to cooper­ My European dream ­already I wish the future will see the On November 19, 2013 I be­ words more used and abused beyond the economic or ation, from cooperation to exists and I have been fortu­ emergence a new generation came the mother of Arthur as Europe. But why, in 2014, political sphere. It is a ­union coordination: as part of the nate enough to have spent of European political leaders Félix, a lovely French-Roma­ we are still just talking about built upon a common ground international system, the EU the majority of my adult who will keep the European nian boy. My dream for him Europe instead of being Eu­ of shared values. We need to not only promotes regional life experiencing it. From dream alive and make the is that he feels and acts as a rope? My vision of Europe is none of those strengthen our sense of community within common values but also values recognized my postgraduate studies in Prague and political union a reality. I wish we will experi­ European: ambitious, open-minded, engag­ seen so far. I think we have still time to pro­ Europe but also towards the interna­tional by the international community. The chal­ ­Budapest, to entering the labor workforce in ence the construction of a stronger ­European ing in an adventurous journey and enjoying mote a tangible Europe, where speeches go community. The repositioning after the elec­ lenge is to strengthen coordination among Brussels, I have enjoyed the privileges that Union, built by and for the citizens. every step of the way. along with tangible and perceivable benefits tions offers an opportunity to do so. all the international institutions. the EU has offered to my generation and I Claire Duvernet Dana Manescu to all European citizens. Barbara Mittelhammer Christine Isabelle Pichel Medina hope my children will too. ASA 2009 I Hamburg, Germany ASA 2005 I Brussels, Belgium Augusto Pichero ASA 2011 I Munich, Germany ASA 2011 I Hamburg, Germany Cillian O'Donoghue 10 ASA 2009 I Milan, Italy ASA 2011 I Brussels, Belgium 11 London School of Economics and Political Science Luigi Bocconi Ludwig-MaximiliansUniversityMilan Collegium controversial UniversityPo Civitas but productive MunichSciencesWarsaw discussions Babes- ParisUniversity By Manuela Glaab Bolyai University Lancaster Cluj-Napocaof n autumn 2003, a group of young lecturers was in- answers to current challenges of European integration vited by the Allianz Cultural Foundation to come as well as future ones. St. Kliment to Munich to jointly launch an ambitious project: The first ASA in August 2004 was a most exciting Sofia Ithe Allianz Summer Academy. Colleagues from the experience for all of us – organizers, academic coor- University Ohridski London School of Economics, the Institut d'Etudes dinators and students. The concept seemed to work, Politiques Paris, the Charles University Prague, the even if the schedule of the first edition proved to be Charles University Pontificia Comillas Madrid and the Center for Applied a bit overloaded. This successful start motivated the Prague Policy Research at Ludwig-Maximilians University ­Allianz Cultural Foundation – and the involved part- University Viadrina Munich participated in this first workshop. Under the ners as well – to a continuation of the project. European direction of Professor Robert Picht we intensively dis- In the following years, the initial design of the Summer cussed how such a project could be designed: Academy was further expanded and modified, so that How would we be able to select the most tal- all generations of coordinators and students had the Manuela Glaab is professor Frankfurt (Oder)Comillas ented and motivated students to participate in an in- chance to contribute their own ideas. New universities of political science at the Uni- versity Koblenz-Landau since ternational summer academy? were invited to participate, regular alumni meetings March 2013. Previously, she UPPsala University How can we inspire them to invest their time were introduced, and an alumni network was estab- was a permanent lecturer at the Pontifical and creativity for several months on extra-curricular lished. A factor that should not be underestimated is Geschwister-Scholl-Institute for Political Science at the Ludwig- University Madrid research activities? the genius loci, because the ASAs are held in Kemp- Maximilians University Munich How can we bring together the different aca- fenhausen on Lake Starnberg – a place that allows for and director of the ­research Students from 16 international universities group on German affairs at demic cultures and create an atmosphere that stimu- working and celebrating in a beautiful environment. the ­Munich-based Center for have participated in seven Allianz ­Summer lates controversial but productive discussions? Today, in 2014, we can tell a real success story that ­Applied Policy Research (C.A.P.). Graduate From the very beginning the project was developed deserves to be continued. In view of all the challenges Between 2004 and 2012 she was Academies held since 2004. More than 150 academic ­coordinator of the Mu- with an experimental but nonetheless purposeful ap- that Europe is facing today, it seems to be more neces- nich team at the Allianz Summer young professionals are now members of the proach: The idea was to encourage young Europeans sary than ever that the young generation is focusing Academy. ­transnational Alumni Network Institute to deal with European issues and to find their own on the future of European integration! of International What is and Development Studies your european dream? European dreams are more My European dream con- My European dream is for than ever molded from and sists of freedom, peace, hu- the Western Balkans region Central EuropeanGeneva into a mix of identities, be- man rights and a constitu- to be part of the EU and liefs and visions. Different tional democracy in every Europe to remain open for as they may be, dreams con- EU member state. European more countries to join if verge towards the purpose of a shared and values have to be remembered and ­actually they are ready and willing to do so. The Eu- UNIversityBudapest peaceful future. A deeply social and moral reestablished with special regard to the rope of youth has to facilitate employment European education and a web of strong Ukraine crisis. We as Europeans need to re- across member states and secure job place- transnational civil society organizations will think the question “Who are we as a union?” ment based on qualifications and not nation- make this great dream a reality. And the answer has to be there fast. ally bounded. PrincetonOxford Diana Prisacariu Dorothee Püplichhuysen Elona Xhaferri University University ASA 2008 I Cluj, Romania ACF Trainee I Bonn, Germany ASA 2009 I Tirana, Albania 13 humanity? I leave it to theoreticians and specialists to The EU does not expect to govern the world or to debate the contribution of technical progress to em- impose its criteria for a good life. But because of its ployment creation. past and its equally valuable heritage, it should aspire The second major challenge is the geopolitical cri- to be the cornerstone of the world to come, and that sis. The threat is unclear and moves in a climate of entails highlighting the vital combination of liberty, fear and suspicion. The cause is the rise of ideolo- responsibility, solidarity, and democracy. Given the gies that, in one way or another, do not allow for the intense individualism that is gaining ground every There is existence of the other in the name of a fanaticism day in Europe, a greater emphasis must be placed on “ that exploits religion. Peace is threatened, and our responsibility at the individual and collective (na- civilization and our way of living tional or supranational) level. And, vital work together are in question. The mo- of course, a clear view of the world, Jean Monnet and Robert ment has come to sound the alarm Responsibility and the risks to peace, is needed. Schuman talking in Brussels and push the EU to act. “ Responsibility does not work with- does not work to be done There is vital work to be done in out solidarity, judiciously applied; “As a general rule, I don’t like ” without solidarity idols, but if I understand the spirit Interview with Jacques Delors the name of intellectual innovation. it requires a counterpart, the very ” of your question correctly, let me By Michael M. Thoss But in the meantime, two lines of spirit of cooperation. answer by saying that the person thought could reinforce the solid You are the founding president of who has influenced me the most is Robert Schuman, not only be- base of European construction. The first one regards Notre Europe. What are your objectives? cause of his famous declaration of the Economic and Monetary Union, for which the Jacques Delors: In 1996, when I created Notre May 9, 1950, but also for the dou- bly political and spiritual nature current structure, even if it were improved, is insuf- Europe – now called Notre Europe – Jacques Delors of his proposal and its results. If Do you have an optimistic or pessimistic view of the responses always arrived a bit late, yet they have led ficient. I have been repeating this since 1989 when Institute – at the request of several members of the you are referring to methodologi- Jacques Delors was born in European integration process? some people to assert that the crisis is now behind us. I presented a report on “How to Construct the Eco- European Council, the goal was to develop debate on cal aspects, I have always admired Jean Monnet, his political vision, 1925 in Paris, France. After work- Jacques Delors: I am inclined to pessimism for ­several We must remain vigilant. We still lack important ele- nomic and Monetary Union”: an optimal monetary European problems, to generate politically attractive, ing for the Banque de France he but also his ‘how-to.’ I would started his political career and reasons, given the imperfect reaction to the Union in ments of stability and regulation in the financial and zone must be based on two pillars, economic and effective, and productive innovations. In spite of ev- also like to mention two people served in different positions in light of the financial crisis and the visible disagree- banking sectors. Certain governments lack wisdom monetary, not just monetary and financial. erything, the idea fits, more or less: pressure is being that I regularly consult, one be- French ­politics. He was elected ing the former Belgian Minister as a Member of the European ments between European countries on foreign and and believe they have already fulfilled their obliga- The second line of thought concerns the Europe of 28. placed on authorities, but there is still much to be done. of Foreign Affairs, Paul-Henri ­Parliament in 1979. From 1985 security policy. In sum, I sometimes have the feeling tions in these domains. We need to give it a goal, an opportunity to surpass I can’t conclude this interview without recalling the Spaak, through his memoirs, and the other Viscount Étienne to 1995 he served as the eighth that Europe is weak and little concerned with threats Two major challenges remain. First, globalization has ourselves, so that it does not devolve into discussions project that is most dear to me: the creation of an of- president of the European ­Davignon, who was a great Eu- ­Commission. In 1996 he founded to its civilization, its way of life. I know that certain caused rifts in Europe and is allowing new competi- over the allocation of financial responsibilities. Beyond fice in Berlin. It was established thanks to the coop- ropean commissioner and knows a research institute which is now countries prefer to react with national policies, but tors to emerge. The European Union has not yet found defending its own interests, the Union of 28 must re- eration of the Hertie School of Governance and with better than anyone the many fac- known as Notre Europe–Jacques ets of European ­construction.” Delors Institute. The Paris-based the scope of the challenge should convince them that a way to cope with such circumstances as a multitude flect and take a position on its neighbors, particularly the support of the Allianz Cultural Foundation. This Jacques Delors think tank opened an office in a comprehensive European response would be more of embarrassing questions arise whenever we try to Africa and Russia, which doesn’t seem to have been the office has the same goals as its Paris counterpart. But ­Berlin in 2014. efficient. But in the end, to repeat Gramsci’s expres- plan for the future. I will cite just two: does environ- case in recent months. There is a lack of will, but also above all, my purpose is to build a bridge between sion: “Pessimism of the intellect must always be ac- mental necessity lead us to revisit our development a lack of reflection on historical facts, and on the con- Germany and France, that the Berlin office can be a companied by optimism of the will.” model? It needs to be more respectful of nature, more straints of political action. In short, we need “brain.” meeting place for officials from both sides. One of the How is a restart or reanimation possible? attentive to fundamental human needs. Second, will Europe's vision for the 21st century: what should it be? goals of this project is to improve understanding be- Jacques Delors: With a tough analysis of reality. In the current “third industrial revolution” of new infor- Jacques Delors: Essentially, to resist the decline, tween the Germans and the French, to foster a com- recent years, the EU has been monopolized by re- mation technology be able to create enough employ- which would be not only political, but would trans- mon will to build Europe, and to spread, wherever sponses to the financial crisis triggered in 2008. Those ment, and thus enough growth to meet the needs of late into a drop in our standards and our way of life. possible, friendships among people. What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? We have Europe in our minds Most Europeans live well, but My vision for Europe is this: My European dream is to My dream is that Europe The conceptual term of eu- and hearts. nowadays feel less hopeful 1) a global leader in entre- live in a peaceful continent will never rest and work as topia, etymologically created than in the past and some- preneurship, with London, in a sense of mutual under- hard as it can for peace and from the Greek world eu and what apathetic towards the Berlin and Barcelona as standing and respect for security, both at home and the Latin topos, literally sig- future. My vision is of a Eu- startup and tech hubs; 2) everybody’s culture. The in the world. This is still the nifies “the good place.” Hav- rope, which sees itself again as the place for completely free movement of people across Union should serve the well-being of their key fundament on which the delicate Euro- ing it at the core of the EU would mean an Esen Alieva “next big thing.” A Europe which considers all OECD countries; 3) a Europe including citizens and speak with a loud and unified pean “plant” can grow and flourish. 100 years assumed return to humanist values and an ASA 2005 I Sofia, Bulgaria challenges with hope, as possibilities to em- Turkey, Ukraine and in some form, post- voice globally. The citizens should value the after World War I, and witnessing the con- active dedication to the recreation of social brace and not menaces to avoid. Putin Russia, as Europe needs all three for its great achievements like free movement more flict in Ukraine, we should never forget that. links in society. Fabrizio Dell'Acqua economic prosperity and security. than they do today. Harald Eisenhauer Ioana Andreescu ASA 2011 I London, United Kingdom George Iliev Hans Siglbauer ASA 2008 I Berlin, Germany ASA 2009 I Paris, France 14 ASA 2005 I London, United Kingdom ASA 2013 I Munich, Germany 15 Turning the page: The Alumni magazine By Mare van den Eeden

t is not fully clear where and when it all started. ing and linking the digital version of ASAEUROPEAN First ideas for a magazine by the alumni seem to on the starting page of its website kulturstiftung.allianz.de. have been expressed already at the first AAA 2007 The Foundation is proud of its alumni, and we can be Iin Brussels. Yet, it would not be until 2009 that these proud of ourselves! (Since it is the tenth anniversary of ideas materialized in a proper magazine edited by a ASA, I allow myself at this point to applaud us all). few alumni of the 2004 to 2006 summer academies. Six magazines have been published so far, focusing on Andreas Lorek, Ségolène Pruvot, Dana Manescu, and subjects like migration, the Arab Spring, international the author of this article met in Kempfenhausen at the security issues, European prosperity, and democracy: Summer Academy 2009 to speak themes that are highly relevant to about set-up, title, content, and layout current discussions in and about Eu- of a journal-to-be – and the magazine What started as rope. Besides, interviews with influ- U (net)Work 4 Europe was born. an idea of a group ential and outstanding personalities It was a highly creative meeting dur- of friends has in politics, culture, academics, and ing which we could draw from our the business world can be found in different backgrounds in education, developed into a every issue, including people like professional life, and national cul- project of many Henning Schulte-Noelle, Robert B. ture (something that is characteristic ASA generations Laughlin, Harold James, Wolfgang of ASA alumni in general). Asking Ischinger, Timothy Garton Ash, The editorial teammeets in dif- other alumni to contribute to the Christina Weiss, Ilma Rakusa, Dirk ferent European cities to prepare the new editions. On the photos magazine from their own perspectives and interests Snauwaert and Elena Filipovic. And of course, one above you see the team discussing and closely coordinating the magazine’s main themes should not forget the alumni. and planning in Kempfenhausen with the activities of the Allianz Cultural Foundation It pleases me to see so many involved. What started as at Lake Starnberg. (ACF), we were able to establish a product that will an idea of a group of friends has developed into a proj- now appear for the fourth consecutive year. ect that is now carried by many ASA generations. It can Meanwhile, the editorial team, the name of the maga- be hailed as a great success that we were able to estab- zine and its layout have changed. Younger ASA gen- lish a product that is not only read by an inner circle erations have taken over, fresh ideas are attending to a of ASA participants and organizers but also interests a What is renewed dynamic, and the ACF is now actively promot- wider public. What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? Europe’s inspiration has lied The economic crisis has I see a Europe of the fu- My dream is living in a self- My vision of Europe is mel- These days, citizens of Euro- in its resilience. It weathered forced the EU to engage in ture as a space of freedom, confident, educated and ancholic. Looking around, pean Union seem to be pre- many crises but it has re- controversial redistributive strengthened by excellent united Europe that keeps on I see a society that in many dominantly focused on the mained a continent of peace measures to maintain the education and function- renewing its cultural foun- ways has lost its will and lust economy. Implicitly, peace and prosperity. To maintain Euro and exposes the limits ing networks between dations, firmly protecting for adventure and is mainly in Europe seems to be taken its strength, current challenges and uncer- of European solidarity. Developing a Euro- people. Allianz Summer Academy is a great the same well-defined rights and ensuring concerned about having a secure and easy for granted. It should not be. People in the tainties can only be overcome through closer pean demos appears to be a prerequisite for way of achieving this vision through net- equality by principle and human dignity for life. Forgotten are the times when we Euro- Balkans know how fragile peace is, and that political cooperation and Europe-minded tackling the big issues. I hope that a space working students from the best European everyone. My dream is living in a Europe peans conquered the unknown; in the end, the surest way to maintain it is to support the approaches. can now be cultivated, from which deeper universities. where the only taboo left will be overlooking the world’s maps will still be centered around EU. It’s important for the rest of Europe not Ioana-Maria Puscas political integration will follow. Jan Hauser others and refusing dialog. the European continent. to forget this, too. ASA 2011 I Geneva, Switzerland James Wilhelm ASA 2004, Coordinator I Prague, Jan Trnka János Fazakas Jehona Gjurgjeala 16 ASA 2013 I Salzburg, Austria Czech Republic ASA 2011 I Prague, Czech Republic ASA 2008 I Berlin, Germany ASA 2004 I Prishtina, Kosova 17 Emilio Galli Zugaro: What is the European spirit for you? job: In 2006, I participated in the ASA in ­Warsaw. Sara-Sumie Yang: It’s a way of life which builds on In 2010, I joined the Allianz Alumni Academy in The European shared values but allows for diversity. I realized how Madrid. And there, by coincidence, at one dinner European I am when I lived in the US working for the event I sat at your table. I remember that we had a ­United Nations. Although I was happy working with funny conversation about my business idea of open- Connection people from all over the world, in the end, I always found ing a Bavarian-Korean fusion restaurant. And that A conversation about being an Alumna, myself among a peer group of Europeans. We connected you suggested I should become the caterer for the easily because we share the same ideas and values. Allianz cafeteria! European spirit and fusion food The ASA has generated a strong and lively Alumni Emilio Galli Zugaro: [laughs]: I’m still waiting to taste ­Network. Nowadays, all corporations seem to want your fusion food! their own network. Let me ask quite a critical question: Sara-Sumie Yang: The next day, you gave a speech, of- Emilio Galli Zugaro and I have three things in common. We both go by is it only because Allianz wants to be a good corporate fered your help to the alumni in terms of career advice exotic sounding names, work for Allianz SE, and refer to ourselves as citizen or is there anything else behind funding ASA and encouraged us to get in touch with you. So I took and its Alumni Network? the chance and sent you my CV, which you forwarded die-hard Europeans and ardent defenders of the European idea. Enough Emilio Galli Zugaro: Well, “good corporate citizen” to Wolfgang Ischinger, the global head of ­government ­common ground for having a coffee in the beautiful gardens of Allianz SE needs to be defined. I think this encompasses: do- relations at Allianz and chairman of the Munich By Sara-Sumie Yang ing our homework, performing our duty towards our ­Security Conference. A couple of weeks later, I sat in Munich stakeholders, so it is about settling claims fairly, deliver- in his office, completely amazed and thrilled to meet ing a good old age provision to our asset management this renowned former diplomat. And now, I’ve been Sara-Sumie Yang: Emilio, you are a companion and was a formal moment to celebrate the European idea and life insurance clients. It is about being a good em- working for him for over three years, really enjoy- supporter of the Allianz Summer Academy, which in the corporate world. On top of it, our core market ployer, a compliant corporate citizen in terms of paying ing it. So basically, it was through your help and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. What was the is Europe. We’re made of Europeans, I’m a European, taxes and behaving with integrity. It’s not about “being through the Alumni Network that I was able to main idea behind Allianz setting up ASA? you’re a European. It’s a question of identity. good” per se or getting good press, it’s about gaining a get there … Emilio Galli Zugaro: We were looking for something Sara-Sumie Yang: I took part in the Allianz Summer license to operate. So, yes, it’s a clear self-interest. It’s an Emilio Galli Zugaro: It was because of your CV. It was more sustainable than just single events, projects or ex- Academy in 2006 and remember it to be a very intense interest in going on for another 124 years. At least. because of you. This is really just a coincidence. And it’s hibitions. The core of our work is around culture – that’s and inspiring experience. What makes ASA so special? Sara-Sumie Yang: There are a number of alumni net- the fact that the network might help. But what I always the common language. But the scope is youth and Eu- Emilio Galli Zugaro: It’s the exchange, the different works – why is ASA’s so special? tell young people is: “Work on yourself, on your own skill rope. So we wanted to have a program that would perspectives, discussing specific subjects, it’s get- Emilio Galli Zugaro: Because at its core is the triangle set. And then take a chance.” If you don’t dare, don’t give sort of give a christening to the participants, so ting involved with friends. These friendships begin of the Allianz Foundation, which is about the common it a go, what can happen? I made a promise when we met that they would feel they could become apos- in the early twenties, when you’re much more open language, enfolding culture, education, exchange. Eu- in Madrid, I made it to everybody there – and you took tles of the European idea. and think not in terms of functions and power but rope is the scope; not only in its geographical sense but me up on it. Only a few did. But if you don’t get a move on Sara-Sumie Yang: It doesn’t seem to be the in terms of interests and ideas. They will benefit you as a cradle of diversity, of enormous genius, brains, cre- yourself, you can’t shape a situation. So it wasn’t up to me most obvious thing for an international substantially because you will be able to tap into this ativity. And youth at its core. Alumni will grow older, so or to the network; it’s been a combination of daring and insurer to set up a program on the Euro- network for frank and honest feedback. it’s going to be in your interest to refresh your own net- having the initiative to go forward, and then finding open pean idea. Why is spreading this idea so Sara-Sumie Yang: That’s exactly what I really like work. The network will die if you don’t animate it. And people to work with. important for Allianz? about the ASA network: people become truly friends, it will thrive if you invest in it, shape it. So it is an offer Sara-Sumie Yang: But you seem to be a good match- Emilio Galli Zugaro: It has something to it’s not only about: “Who can give a boost to my ca- of creativity to you. To bring into that network your cre- maker. do with our corporate governance: we reer?” It’s more that we have common interests and ativity, your reflection and your ability to shape Europe. Emilio Galli Zugaro: Well, that’s what communica- were the first big corporation turning identify ourselves as Europeans. We want to contrib- Sara-Sumie Yang: The Alumni Network has also been tion is all about. What is into a Societas Europaea, an SE. That ute to the European idea and live in its spirit. special to me personally as it led me to my current A video summary of the interview is available at kulturstiftung.allianz.de/european_connection What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? Europe – a community of My vision is a dynamic and Due to this anniversary Europe without East-West My vision for Europe is I would like to see a Europe friendly states with differ- safe Europe where people of of the eastward enlarge- division. Such a result would to create bridges between where third country nation- ent cultures, ideas and views different languages, cultures, ment and the anniversary presuppose not only the the EU and Mediterranean als are welcome with solid in- which are tackling forth- ethnic and religious back- of the fall of the Berlin Wall elimination of economic countries to bring a positive tegration support programs coming problems by a vital grounds can live, study and we have to remember the and political imbalances on model of diversity, tolerance and extreme right parties are and open democratic culture which is based work together. Its future is linked to my chil- dream of the founding fathers of the EU. It the continent, but also the abandonment of and peace despite differences. It is not a mat- a marginal minority; where publically avail- on the main principles of the EU as there are dren’s future. I will do my best to tell them has still to guarantee economic and political the Eastern Europe’s second-rate perception ter of Me or You but me and You together able higher education is a top priority with ex- subsidiarity, supranationality and solidarity. about the benefits of diversity. I would like stability and it has to strengthen once more as well as of its own inferiority complex. for the better. change programs that encourage community Johanna Schmidt-Jevtic them not to feel afraid about it but to take its self-proclaimed mantra to “speak with Júlia Miklasová Justine Lamboley across MS, languages and cultures. Coordinator I Munich, Germany advantage of it. one voice.” ASA 2013 I Bratislava, Slovakia ASA 2008 I Marseille, France Katarzyna Kubin Josef Basl Josephin Tuljus ASA 2004 I London, United Kingdom 18 ASA 2004 I Prague, Czech Republic ASA 2008 I Munich, Germany 19 A Jackpot Tunisia-EU Youth Workshop on the Arab Spring Standing on the Threshold of Europe Curious to learn more about the consequences of the Arab Spring, Implemented in 2010, the focus of this two-part project was to Nicola, Alessandro, Lucia, Maren and Cillian initiated the Tunisia- ­document and illustrate the way in which immigrants are received prize is EU Youth Workshop, which took place in March 2012. Its aim was to in Paris and Warsaw. In Paris, immigrants together with artists, deepen dialog, exchange ideas on topics on social development and created videos to express their relationship to the cities they live democratization, while focusing on the EU’s role in the democracy- in. ­These clips were then presented at an exhibition in Warsaw. In waiting for you building process in Tunisia. To implement this project, the team ­Warsaw, young artists, intellectuals, and social activists engaged went through fundraising and got in touch with universities, youth with immigrants to create a series of short films on the situation groups, EC delegations, international organizations, ­academics and of migrants in Poland. In addition, an event on International journalists. ­Migrants’ Day, ­December 18, 2010, was organized to present the films to the public.

Each year the ACF provides funds for ­several The Franco-British Comparative Project (FBCP) Identifying Europe Migrant visions – a transnational perspective alumni initiatives, selecting projects that FBCP seeks to improve cooperation and understanding between This project took place in 2011 under the lead of Marion and con- The goal of this photography exhibition project was to show a di- breathe the spirit of European integration. France and Britain by promoting the exchange of ideas on ­public sisted of a four-part parliamentary-style debate series revolving versified picture of migration and involve people from various mi- Many innovative ideas have already been policy, economics and socio-political issues, and encouraging in- around controversial questions a unified Europe faces today. The grant communities, generations and social backgrounds. The teams realized – including an annual debate formed discussion. Various formats are used, one of which is the aim was for the younger generation to understand the complexity in ­Romania, Germany and the Czech Republic provided immigrants annual “Cordial Debate” competition. Here, participants write and of ­issues that are forming political, ethnic, religious and historical with disposable cameras and asked them to take pictures of their ­competition, conferences and exhibitions review papers supporting the French or British position on a given divides within Europe. The project received media, academic and daily lives. These pictures were featured in a photo exhibition held By Stephanie Carstensen statement. After an initial assessment by the team, the four most governmental attention in Budapest. On average, 50 to 60 persons in Cluj, Prague and Munich in 2013. This project gave migrants the ­valuable papers are evaluated by a jury consisting of senior members attended the debates and several hundred visited the individual chance to tell their own very individual stories and share their per- of the Franco-British communities. The cartoon pictured above was ­debate webpages due to online advertising. ceptions of everyday life. sent as a season’s greetings card to project partners.

The european startup initiative (esi) Optimizing European Public Transportation Our World in Transition Junior Diplomat Initiative esi was founded by Agata, Andrea, Fabrizio and Thomas and is a With a combined knowledge of public transportation systems in ten The team consisting of Maren, Monika, Antal, Nad’a, Valentin and In April 2014, the Junior Diplomat Initiative Youth Dialogue 2014 nonprofit project aimed at making Europe an easy place for­startups. European countries, Daniel, Elona, Georgi, Mara and Victor devel- Andrea organized a two-day conference in Brussels in April 2012 organized its second conference, tackling an important problem for In March 2014, esi held their first workshop on European entre- oped ideas for improving public transportation systems, focusing with three panels, each tackling contemporary security issues such most Central and Eastern European countries – their underrepre- preneurship in Berlin with the objective of getting accelerators, for instance on bike-sharing schemes. Here, the team identified theft as the military situation in Afghanistan, climate change and the sentation in the European External Action Service (EEAS). Topics ­startups, investors, decision-makers and entrepreneurship enthusi- as an area for improvement, suggesting to install GPS-tracking de- ­financial crisis. The event was mainly aimed at students but also at of this event included the structure of the EEAS, its historical back- asts from across Europe around a table to discuss new ideas for a vices on bike frames in order for providers to identify the locations young professionals from Belgium and wider Europe. Speakers for ground and future development, and the differences between work- more ­entrepreneurial Europe. of their bicycles – an easy and effective way to prevent bikes from each panel represented organizations such as the EU and NATO. ing as a diplomat for a country and the EU. The conference brought getting stolen and increase recovery rates after theft. together academic experts, young professionals and diplomats.

What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? Europe – a continent rich in I find it difficult as an Ameri- My vision is a united Europe My personal vision for Eu- I could see Europe becom- I vision a Europe that is unit- diversity and united by mu- can to proclaim a vision for that is an innovative place rope is very optimistic. I see ing much more experimen- ed and determined to imple- tual understanding, respect, Europe, or a personal Europe- which creates favorable con- people from every corner tal. A concept we had used ment necessary reforms. I trust and common inter- an dream. One could speak of ditions and a stimulating of the European continent in order to reinvent Europe also vision a Europe that is est. The space of freedom, Trans-Atlantic relationships environment for its talented sharing great values, brave back in 2004 resurfaced in not afraid to take responsi- democracy and prosperity, where economic or shared visions, but I have a distinct hope for people and businesses who come up with new ideas and big dreams while creating a peace- my research: denizenship; albeit now applied bility in the world. I further vision a Europe and social gains are equitably divided among Europe; that the European Union may come of ideas, strategies and products that enhance ful and democratic system where it does not to the politics of human-animal-relations. where its security and defence policy is better the whole European society. age, that it will become federal in nature or un- Europe’s competitiveness and prosperity. matter where you are from. This reminded me that keeping an experi- coordinated with other existing platforms Krzysztof Bandasz apologetic in confederation. Lenka Škrábalová Lucia Klincová mental spirit is the true engine of Europe. such as NATO or the UN. ASA 2011 I Brussels, Belgium Lauren Schwartz Coordinator I Prague, Czech Republic ASA 2011 I Prague, Czech Republic Mara-Daria Cojocaru Marc Kempf ASA 2013 I Berlin, Germany ASA 2004 I Munich, Germany ASA 2013 I Munich, Germany 20 21 Carlo: In the Network you have people with pretty people liked were, as part of fun events, activities remarkable backgrounds. Out of this diversity grow that have to do with food, travel and nature. They’re a lot of prospects and opportunities. In the future also interested to learn about Europe through all I think there might be the chance to work together these activities. This feedback is being incorporated with some alumni. into the program of the upcoming Alumni Academy Stay When and why did you decide to become a member of in Budapest. the first Alumni Council? Which topics would you like to encourage the alumni committed, Jehona: I think the ACF has enabled all of us to have to think about? experiences and opportunities that we wouldn’t have Jehona: I would love seeing projects which bring more had, had they not invested in us. I felt that I could, fun into Europe! There’s a big scope to make Europe Keep the and that I should become more involved to help the interesting by just coming towards a topic from uncon- Foundation grow and strengthen this network. ventional angles – be it food, music or whatever else. Carlo: The AAA 2012 in Berlin was Viviane: What I would encourage connections a good occasion to meet a number is to enhance the sustainability and A conversation with the of friends. As a Council member, legacy of alumni projects. Documen- first ASA Alumni Council I wanted to give back some of the “I would love tation can involve different kinds of value I got from the Academy and seeing projects media, e.g. publications, videos, pho- the other meetings. to collages. When in ten or 20 years Viviane: Since I participated in the which bring we look back at the potential and ASA I have stayed connected to the more fun into creativity of the alumni then there is Which are the most valuable memories from your Which effects and results do you see in the transnation- ACF in various ways. To some ex- Europe evidence of a lasting contribution. The Alumni Council was Summer Academies? al network? tent, the Council seemed the next ” Carlo: We are in the midst of phe- introduced during the Allianz Viviane: Jehona: Alumni Academy 2012 in Berlin It is more a whole treasure trove of memo- It is an amazing opportunity to connect and logical step. I felt there was a won- nomenal changes as well as in the and is the result of our growing ries. The Academy enables a dynamic combination reconnect with all the people that have been part of derful chance to be part of a pio- midst of an economic crisis. Discus- network. Its aim is to serve as a of in-depth intellectual discussions, focused negotia- the ASA Academies. Every few years, during AAA neering group, to explore a new phase of how this sions about the long-term view of Europe with people This conversation with Jehona steering committee and point of Gjurgjeala, Viviane Dittrich and contact for active alumni. Mem- tions and cultural and social activities in a stunning you have this possibility to go to different places in dynamic network could evolve. at different levels and from different backgrounds Carlo Capra (see photos from bers of the first Alumni Council location. Europe. This incredible program is like an intensive Which plans and projects did you have in your first years would be an actual topic for the Network. top to bottom) was conducted via were Jean-Pascal ­Sibiet, Jehona Jehona: I loved how, despite of their youth, partici- course on Europe. The ACF prepares these confer- as a council? What do you wish for this council to engage in? Internet by Andreas Lorek and Gjurgjeala, Viviane ­Dittrich, and Anna Lászlo. Carlo Capra (see photo from left pants were so committed to the Academy and in ences for months. You know that a lot of thought, Viviane: It was the time to explore different options. Viviane: To capitalize on this bridge function that to right). doing the manifesto. As usual, what makes the big- planning and time has been invested into them. The We welcomed our newest alumni at the ASA 2014 the Council has between the ACF and the Alumni gest impression are the people – even as far as 2004 I value you get out of a conference is immense: on a and have contributed to the planning of the AAA in ­Network. What are the possibilities, the opportunities knew some of them were going to go far. On a lighter personal, a professional, an intellectual as well as Budapest. We had a liaison role between the alumni out there? We have to think creatively about the cul- note, going for a midnight swim in Lake Starnberg cultural level. and the Network, e.g. for proposals for jackpot proj- ture of communication, engagement, commitment near the AMI Kempfenhausen was pretty special, Viviane: The Network is very flexible and dynamic. It ects. The door was always open for alumni, some used and dialog among alumni. too. is a growing base of people who provide opportuni- this opportunity and contacted us. Jehona: I would say: be open-minded, be creative, Carlo: I remember discussing interesting topics in ties of life-long learning and sources of inspiration for Jehona: The Council is there to create a multiplier ef- be focused … and make it fun. We are young and a serious way. With some people, I formed quite a fellow alumni – starting initiatives and projects, real- fect of diversifying the communication and the con- we should constantly challenge ourselves to find fun strong relationship. On the fun side, there was the izing dreams together, moving forward and making nections. In that context, the survey provided quite ways to make Europe come to life! free bar with billiards. Europe our own. a lot of insight and ideas. The number one thing that Thank you for this interesting exchange. What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? My dream is that more peo- The growing cultural di- Europe needs to become I dream of a united Europe My vision of Europe is one Europe as a union of peo- ple feel proud to be Euro- versity in Europe brings us more prosperous and demo- that serves the many and that accompanied the begin- ple, united in diversity, pean. The same way they are dynamism and open mind- cratic. To support prosper- not just the few, a coura- nings of the post-war integra- ­appreciating and respecting proud of their country based edness, to consider this di- ity, the EU should invest geous Europe that leads as a tion project. It is a vision of the differences. A European on its history, success in the versity as a real resource resources in infrastructure true example of democratic Europe of peace and prosper- Union as a place, where areas of science, technology, human rights, for a better future, I wish that all Europeans and solidarity to ensure more economic and accountability, social justice, and environ- ity, of free peoples brought together by trade peace, growth and prosperity is a way of etc. Before the 1950s, Europe stood for a could be active citizens, fully aware of their social convergence between countries within mental sustainability. In other words, a Eu- and cooperation, not by enforced and artificial everyday life for millions of its citizens and war-torn continent. Now, Europe stands for belonging to the European community. Europe. For Europe to become more demo- rope quite unlike the one I see today. “solidarity” akin to the old Eastern Bloc. neighbors. a joint project of 28 member states. Europe Marie Pélissier-Combescure cratic entails important changes in the way Michael Tyrala Mikołaj Barczentewicz Monika Kokštaite has a lot to be proud of! ASA 2013 I Paris, France national political systems are organized. ASA 2011 I Hong Kong, China ASA 2013 I Oxford, United Kingdom ASA 2011 I Brussels, Belgium Maria Te Maxime Cerutti 22 ASA 2006 I Brussels, Belgium ASA 2004 I Brussels, Belgium 23 ›

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hat holds Europe together often remains unnoticed by the general public. Therefore, the Foundation enjoys bringing grassroots projects into the limelight of the big stage and International Conductors´ Academy Wtheatre productions onto the streets. Often the process of these cross- border collaborations – transnational, transdisciplinary, transgen- Textiles: Open Letter erational – prove to be more significant than the end result. And as soon as the curtain falls the celebrations behind it only just begin No Borders Orchestra Parallel Lives – 20th Century through the Eyes of Secret Police What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? The European Union, rich in I envision a Europe that acts My vision for Europe is a re- My vision for Europe: solidar- I envision a prosperous, hap- My vision is that Europe history, culture and natural as a coherent and dominant newed commitment to hu- ity, liberty and rock ’n’ roll. py and content Europe living becomes more normal in beauty, will be a place where actor on the international man rights. I hope Europe together in peace and har- everybody’s lives. Working, its citizens will feel a higher level, a Europe that is a bea- will prioritize the rights of mony, unified by our com- traveling, meeting friends responsibility in taking ac- con for cultural diversity all its citizens and become mon histories, values and and learning about its cul- tion to deepen its prosperity and to sustain while credibly upholding a common set of a leader in the worldwide campaign for hu- principles, yet accepting and understanding tures, this is what Europe is about! Treaties, its success. I also see the European Union as values. To this end, institutional innovation man rights. I also hope Europe will maintain Pia Dangelmayer of our differences, for it is this diversity that regulations and legal frameworks to create an international community that will con- is needed to incorporate growing criticism strong ties with the United States and its ASA 2006 I Munich, Germany enables us to have a sense of national identity, democracy in the European Union are cru- tribute to a more peaceful and prosperous into the current framework. other allies. while still being Europeans at heart. cial, but in the end people must feel Europe’s global community. Nicolas Zahn Patience Haggin Rohan Sakhrani meaning and see its advantages. Nad'a Kovalcíková ASA 2013 I Geneva, Switzerland ASA 2013 I New York, USA ASA 2013 I London, United Kingdom Sarah Seeger 24 ASA 2009 I Brussels, Belgium ASA 2004 I Erlangen, Germany 25 “Europe has never been more prosperous “European identity is nothing other than the and more peaceful than now, when after mil­ certainty that the entire continent agrees on lennia of blood and envy, we decided to do the importance of: the equality of basic con­ things together. Why dismantle it? Let’s not ditions, human rights, the rule of law, peace, go back.” social security, and social justice.” European Tomáš Robert SedláCek Menasse Polyphony Economist and philosopher Writer and critic Only a few weeks prior to the European “Europe’s founding myth is the gospel of “There are two categories of states in Europe: “We require a large-scale and prospective second chances.” the small ones, and those which have not yet European policy in order to make our cities ­elections 2014 – at the height of stultifying understood that they are small. And only to­ again more humane, to limit intensive live­ Euro-scepticism – we collected statements of gether they may become bigger than they ac­ stock farming and industrial agriculture and roughly 70 intellectuals voicing their vision tually are.” to revive solidarity. This can be achieved, for Edgar example, by introducing a European volunta­ of Europe. The quotations demonstrate the Peter Richard ry service for everyone.” ­singularity and complexity of the European Sloterdijk Swartz Morin Philosopher, cultural Writer and publicist Philosopher and sociologist model theorist and author

“As the director of the most popular contem­ “Without strong and lively democratic spirit, “The attractiveness of Europe beyond its ex­ “European Union is like democracy: perhaps it porary art museum in the world, each day I mass democracy will become a dead leaf and ternal frontiers is unbroken. In Asia, ­Latin is not perfect, but we don’t know for anything feel privileged to witness that the notion of perhaps even collapse under the already in­ America – everywhere forms of regional better.” ‘Europe’ is one of the most exciting concepts creasing weight of nationalism, racism, fun­ cooperation strive to use Europe as a bench­ of contemporary culture. But this idea can damentalism, antidemocratic right and left mark.” only function if we accept that ‘Europe’ is a radicalism, violence. Old ghosts can emerge Chris continual work in progress.” Ágnes again from the cupboard. Achtung, Europa!” Frank-Walter Slavenka Dercon Heller Steinmeier DrakuliC Curator and Philosopher and writer German Minister for Writer and journalist Director of Tate Modern Foreign Affairs

“The EU is, or should be seen as, more than “Serving, then, as a laboratory in which ways “If you travel by train from Oslo to ­Palermo “I have always felt inspired by encounters with merely a political body. I see it first and fore­ to confront globally generated problems and and from Belfast to Bucharest, you pass different cultures – different languages, diffe­ most as a moral project. The desire to main­ challenges are daily designed, debated, and through diverse countries with different cul­ rent music, different food, different mentali­ tain and develop the open and democratic tested in practice, makes Europe uniquely tures and languages. It is the duty of all Euro­ ties, taking holidays from my own environ­ character of our European societies, implies significant for the future of a planet faced peans to see this diversity as unity.” ment and just in that way getting to essentials. the need to support specific values, such as currently with the second seminal transfor­ We are so richly endowed in Europe with this Alicja freedom, tolerance and solidarity.” Zygmunt mation in its modern history of human co­ Johan Hanna variety of differences.” Gescinska Bauman habitation.” Simons Schygulla Philosopher and lecturer, Sociologist Theater and Actress and singer Princeton University and philosopher artistic director

What is WhWhat aist is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? Against the background of A transnational democratic I dream of an EU speaking My vision for Europe is a In light of the growing inter­ A free, prosperous and recent crises, my vision for Europe that not only advo­ with one voice in foreign place where its nations are depencies that characterize mobile Europe. A Europe Europe is to evolve as a cates for human and social pol­icy as already done for united by a common identi­ our world, we’ll only be able where the taxpayer elects strong and responsible global rights, equality, transparen­ trade policy. I dream of an ty. I hope for it to be a peace­ to tackle many of our future those who spend his tax­ actor defending its shared cy and sustainability but EU where policy decisions ful continent where cultural challenges with the help of a es. A Europe where firms val­ues and standing up for its ideals. In a strives to achieve and implement adequate do not need unanimity. I dream of an EU as a diversity is valued and appreciated in society closely cooperating, international organiza­ worry about rivals not red tape. A Europe world that becomes increasingly complex, my policies. A Europe that associates its citizens land of opportunities, but not as a free lunch. and where people regard each other with tol­ tion like the EU. where the young move around the continent vision for Europe is not to stand still but to use to decision making and also brings cultural Countries that leave the EU should pay back erance and acceptance. Thando Sililo for education and employment as they do innovation and change to reinvent itself. and artistic influences closer to its core. the net benefits they got. Stephanie Carstensen ASA 2006 I Munich, Germany around their own country. Sara-Sumie Yang Ségolène Pruvot Stefano Riela ASA 2008 I Munich, Germany Thomas Bosley ASA 2006 I Munich, Germany ASA 2006 I Paris, France Coordinator I Milan, Italy ASA 2013 I Notingham, 26 United Kingdom 27 place that has suffered most of all. I would like to ask particular situation. In my case, there are a number people how their lives are today; what has altered in of filters and checks that occur between writing and their lives; how they judge the situation. I would like publishing. I check my text several times, also with re- to speak to Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs; Jews, Muslims gard to the form. So it is not a case of crying out with and Christians. Sarajevo was a city in which people this or that feeling, more a case of finding the correct of various ethnic origins and religions lived together form for it. I believe that the Internet often eliminates side by side. It was a metropolis en miniature. But that this filter, allowing spontaneous outbursts of feelings. Borders as has all been destroyed. How do you select the books that you read? What do you see as being the main challenges for the Ilma Rakusa: I receive a lot of previews from pub- EU in the next years? lishers. When I flip through them, I can tell straight You can find another­excerpt of the interview with the title a place of Ilma Rakusa: Globalization has been happening for a away what will interest me. Lately, I’ve been reading “My languages carry me off into long time, and I believe that one of the tasks of the EU lots about Japan, because I was there recently. And of ­another world” in ASA ­Alumni Magazine No. 6 from March excitement is to advocate a politics that is consistent and credible. course I receive books from newspaper editors and 2014, which is available online at The EU should be more steadfast so fellow writers. The question is: how kulturstiftung.allianz.de/alumni. Interview with Ilma Rakusa that it can operate more effectively on earth can you read everything by Anna Lászlo and Andreas Lorek externally. In many countries, the Even today, that you’d like to read? Even twelve belief in Europe as well as in Euro- “ hours of reading per day wouldn’t pean values has declined. But Eu- my blood boils be enough. rope does have a function. We have at the thought of Have you ever given a book a nega- a very long history in the course of what war did to tive review? When you were a child, your family moved quite often. it is also a place of excitement and potential contact which we have made an enormous Ilma Rakusa: I’ve written a number the region Ilma Rakusa, born in 1946 What did you experience? to others. amount of mistakes. But we have ” of damning reviews. It’s not some- in ­Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia, Ilma Rakusa: works as an author, essayist and I was very young when we relocated Which place, which locality formed you most of all, also amassed an enormous amount thing I do gladly, but if it needs to translator. She is also a former all those times. I was born in Rimavská Sobota. A making you the person that you are today? of experiences which serve to make be done, I am quite clear about it. member of the Advisory Board of year later, we moved to Budapest, Ilma Rakusa: I would say St Peters- Europe the very continent that has the most to say. It’s ultimately about your own credibility. Sometimes, the Allianz Cultural Foundation. then on to Ljubljana, and finally, burg, or Leningrad as it was then still What do you mean with the parallel between writing it’s not the book itself that gets a slating, but the trans- to ­Trieste. That is where I spent the I had had called. I spent a year there working and crying out you write about in one of your books? lation. Besides, I prefer to choose books where I know nicest part of my childhood. When “ on my dissertation and met some Ilma Rakusa: Writing and crying out … that’s a very I’ve made a great “catch” and that I can review posi- I was five, we moved to Zurich. My experiences of wonderful people, for example the extreme formulation. Writing is sometimes a result of tively and authoritatively, with enthusiasm. It’s always childhood taught me one thing borders and great poet Joseph Brodsky who later deep despair, so in some cases, that is true. But you about treating the book in a fair-minded fashion. I’m above anything else: to experience the ambivalence won the Nobel Prize. Today, I am can also write during periods of the greatest tranquil- not allowed to bring my own personal taste to the diversity, to accept it and to love it. attached to them very fond of Berlin. I regard it as a ity and contentedness. What is important for writing fore, merely judge whether the book succeeds and is My parents were very open, inter- ” city that is very Eastern European in is a certain urgency. coherent; whether it fulfills its own criteria. ested in culture, they spoke several some regards. Do you think there is much more of this crying out online? Is there a question that you never want to answer again? languages. By the time I was six, I Where would you most like to travel to? Ilma Rakusa: I believe that the Internet engenders Ilma Rakusa: I don’t think so. But I don’t like ques- spoke Hungarian, Slovenian, Italian and German. Of Ilma Rakusa: I would love to live in Sarajevo for a this, although I don’t have any relevant experience in tions about rankings. For example, “What are your course, I had had experiences of borders and the am- while. The countries of the former Yugoslavia are very this regard myself. I’m not on Facebook, don’t tweet three favorite books?” I’ll either name 50 books or bivalence attached to them. A border is something important to me. Even today, my blood boils at the and don’t write any blogs. On the Internet, writing none at all. that serves to separate and so it can be painful. But thought of what war did to the region. Sarajevo is the tends to be much more immediate, straight from a Many thanks for this pleasant conversation. What is What is your Vision your european for Europe? dream? I imagine Europe as a com- The fascinating thing about My dream for the European A truly borderless Europe – I am proud to call myself Unity and diversity, mobil- munity of people, where ev- Europe is the temptingly Union is the creation of a where citizens’ rights are re- European and I dream of ity and possibility, rights eryone has the opportunity concrete utopia. My hope is real democratic and federal ally the same everywhere, an area united in mutual and equality, responsibility to exploit his own potential. that the disparity which in- system with all European where financial services, respect, a Union giving the and sustainability, tolerance I hope that all Europeans creased in the course of the members, taking into ac- the labor market and social chance to everyone to prove and empathy, solidarity and can share this belief and work together to euro crisis will be overcome. I wish that the count the geographical and cultural speci- security are European, and where it is pos- themselves, a Union free of business interests cohesion, freedom and security, confidence make this vision come to life. Finally, it is well educated young people all over Europe ficities of each national state. This dream sible to travel efficiently and environmen- and brainless lobbying. I yearn for a greener and curiosity, community and idiosyncrasy about friendship and freedom. will receive the same chance of realizing their gathers all political levels but above all, the tally friendly. Mobility still faces too many Europe, one protecting its natural wealth and … experienced by anyone, anyplace, anytime. Thomas Kösters private as well as professional happiness. European citizens. obstacles! helping the world do the same. Viviane Dittrich ASA 2011 I Munich, Germany Thymian Bussemer Tina Waedt Valentin Kreilinger Viktor Markov ASA 2009 I London, United Kingdom Coordinator I Berlin, Germany ASA 2008 I Paris, France ASA 2009 I Berlin, Germany ASA 2006 I Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria 28 29 How the European Project Can be Saved By Ulrich Beck

urope is one thing for sure: a moving tar- development of the EU could occur through trans- Second thesis: The anticipation of financial catas- are now making themselves at home. The European get. Another change in priority and topic is national cooperation of elites with their own criteria trophe changed the European landscape of power fun- crisis, and the reasonable fear that our children will be We are Europe! Ulrich Beck ini- tiated together with Daniel Cohn- taking place as we speak: the themes of the of rationality, largely independent of national public, damentally (as I argue in my book “German Europe”). less well-off than we are, has dealt a blow to the ideals of Bendit a manfesto for re-building Eeuro crisis are receding into the background, and interests and political convictions. This understand- We can observe three shifts in power: social justice and the educated class that did the most to Europe from the bottom-up. Sup- the spotlight is turning to the themes of the political ing of “technocratic governance” stands in an inverse (1) There is the division between eurozone nations promote them. Just invoking the fact that immigration port this initiative with your name and sign up at manifest-europa.eu crisis. At the present historical moment, the defin- relation to the political dimension. The framework of and EU-nations. As a former world power Britain will means cultural enrichment is no longer enough. But to ing issue in European politics is no longer the euro European treaties exercises a “meta-politics” that al- be the greater victim of the division between eurozone blame the liberal elites is to miss the point. For those bailout policy but instead the confrontation with ters the rules of the game of national politics through countries and countries that are merely members of elites are much less responsible for the destruction of nuclear-armed Russia. the backdoor of side effects. the EU. Britain is drifting into European irrelevance. customs and traditional communities than something So, let us start with the “simple” question: what ex- Europeanization does not mean that the nation- (2) Inside the euro-countries there is second division quite different. Just as Thatcherite laissez-faire econom- actly is Europe? My answer is: states disappear, but it does mean the metamor- between creditor and debtor nations. ics did much to sweep away traditional institutions in Ulrich Beck is the most pre- phosis of the nation-state. Based (3) Third, the consequence of this Britain, the new neoliberal global eminent German sociologist of First thesis: Europe is not a fixed on European law the friend-foe is: the economically most powerful economy is doing the same all over his generation. He ideated the There is A revolutionary concept of risk society and is condition, not a territorial unit, not a difference has been institution- country – Germany – becomes the the world, and Europeanization is per- professor of sociology at the state, not a nation. In fact, there is no Europeanization, ally replaced by a cosmopolitan politically most powerful country. movement is ceived as a major part of this. Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, at the London School “Europe,” there is Europeanization, a a process architecture of cooperation be- This way the “accidental empire” rocking Europe But in order to understand the move- of Economics and the Fondation process of ongoing transformation, of ongoing tween states, creating a new level of a German Europe has emerged. in the context of ments of anti-European sentiments Maison des Sciences de l'Homme as I define it. We need a new no- of bargaining power and some le- The German Chancellor, Angela much differentiation is needed: There in Paris. He received the Lifetime transformation the euro crisis Achievement Award at the 2014 tion to understand Europeanization. verage to control global risks and Merkel, is practicing a new style of has to be a clear distinction between World Congress of Sociology in In the case of Europe the power of economic power in the world at power politics in Europe: “Merki- the consequences of Europeanization Yokohama. transformation is another word for variable geom- risk in the twenty-first century. Europeanization is avellism” – a combination of Machiavelli and Merkel. on everyday life and the conscious support for the EU. etry, variable national interests, variable internal-ex- a process of institution-building, which of its nature (By the way, in Germany “Merkiavelli” is seen as an in- Precisely for those who live a highly Europeanized ternal relations, variable borders, variable democracy, is “cosmopolitan.” Why is this so? Because it is not sult to Merkel; last fall I lectured in Florence and they life, the EU is politically highly controversial. variable statehood, and variable identity. a federal state (national model). It is about pooling see “Merkiavelli” as an insult to Machiavelli!). Although the process of Europeanization – the “re- sovereignty and also decentralizing sovereignty to But how can Europe overcome this crisis of alization of an ever closer union of the peoples of local-regional governments. These cosmopolitan- Third thesis: A revolutionary movement is rocking coexistence? We need a cosmopolitan outlook just Europe,” as the EU-treaty puts it – was intended, its ized European states also subcontract sovereignty Europe in the context of the euro crisis. However, it is to understand what kind of despair is seething beneath institutional and material consequences were unin- to international institutions such as NATO, the not pro-European, but anti-European. the surface of the milieus of the European suburbs and tended. The striking fact is that the process of integra- ­International Monetary Fund, or the G7. The resentment of these anti-European movements is is spilling over into enthusiasm for anti-European pro- tion did not follow any master plan; the opposite is Where, then, did the motivation and momentum for not only directed against Muslims and other foreign ele- test. All nations are faced with a new cultural plurality the case: the goal was deliberately left open. Europe- the metamorphosis from a national to a cosmopolitan ments, but also against the so-called “liberal elites.” They not only as a result of migration but also of Internet anization “operates” in the specific mode of institu- design of the EU come from? My answer is: the motive are the ones who in the opinion of many are destroying communication, climate change, the euro crisis, and tionalized improvisation. This politics of side effects and the power for this metamorphosis emerged with national identities. In their view the elites are also the digital threats to freedom. People of the most diverse seemed for a long time to have one major advantage: the anthropological shock, released by the horrors of ones who allowed the cities to be inundated with “for- backgrounds, with different languages, conceptions of even the juggernaut of Europeanization presses ahead the Second World War. Thereby a normative horizon eigners” – whether legal or illegal. They are the ones who value and religions, are living and working alongside relentlessly, it did not seem to require an indepen- emerged: the political ethics of “Never-Again” – never created the “European Union” – this demonic abstrac- each other. The cosmopolitization of the nations is in dent political program or a political legitimation. The again Holocaust! tion – as well as the welfare state in which the “outsiders” full swing. 30 31 Cultural Identity and Globalization By Christina Weiss

n a world perceived as increasingly global, in a sounds, images, words, and gestures emerge in nev- ­cultural spaces are, as Sennett argues, places of “self- groundwork for contact with the world in which we world where communal spaces are becoming er-before experienced combinations, and thus open disclosure” within the city, where my perception be- live, for everyday life, and the chance to break free increasingly heterogeneous due to globalization our senses. comes receptive to others, to strangers. of the mundane. Iand migration, in a world where presumed certainties of one’s own culture have become unsure, encoun- Second, to experience art always means stepping Art is particularly conducive to shared experience World society also brings with it the pluralism of tering art from one’s own culture and from foreign beyond one’s boundaries and broadening one’s ho- at festivals, where visitors continuously come into cultures in other, newer ways. Integration through cultures can serve a special purpose. The experience rizons, because unknown territory can be imagined contact with new artistic contexts from all over the power, and annexation such as practiced during co- of art requires and teaches a mental and emotional and explored. world. The comparative view opens one’s perspec- lonialism, are taboo. Pluralistic society can no longer openness that allows us to have a more positive and tive to the different backgrounds of artistic state- grant preeminence to the Western culture of indi- creative appreciation of the world. Third, contemplation of impartial artistic expression ments that all comment on the same world. Arche- vidualism. Other cultures call for tolerant acceptance. facilitates active interpretation and the construction types of humanity are just as recognizable as the Coexistence must become togetherness based on

American sociologist Richard Sennett argues for of meaning through ourselves as recipients. different origins of a piece of art. Whichever part equality. It’s about interculturalism, reciprocal influ- This essay was first pub- the creation of urban spaces in of the world an artwork describes, ence and broadening one’s own ho- lished in the book Das Ende der which people can meet each other, Because the context of artistic ex- it carries with it the historical and rizons through knowledge of other ­Gewissheiten: Reden über Europa. The texts collected in this book and do so with empathy. People pression is open – meaning not tar- regional conditions of its origins, people’s cultural positions. In dialog are written by renowned Europe- is a publicist, Christina Weiss an personalities and based on the literary and art critic, ­honorary who meet more or less randomly Life in cities geted like the delivery of news or and openly asks compelling ques- Coexistence with other cultures it is all the more ­lecture series “Debate on Europe.” professor of general and compar- in the city need places where the necessitates everyday communication – that ex- tions about where it comes from, must become important to understand one’s own ative literature, former ­minister complexity of social life becomes pression offers us a sense of possibil- what it relates to, what it objects culture and to be able to put it into of state for culture and media of differences, togetherness the Federal Republic of ­Germany tangible. Places where we can test ity that we have to actively tap into. to, and what it supports. perspective. Having perspective and cultural ­senator of ­Hamburg, what life in the city demands of complexity, We must entertain possible mean- based on means seeing one’s own culture as Germany. She is the chairwoman of the Advisory Board and associ- us, and what challenges it poses, unfamiliarity ings and interpretations, and open The energy field of a piece of art equality one among many other possibili- ate chairwoman of the Board of because it runs counter to conve- ourselves. demands a curious and mature ties. Trustees of the ­Allianz Cultural nience and to traditional concepts partner, capable of playful experi- Foundation. of the body and the self. Life in Fourth, examination of artwork ments. An artwork is only formed Contemplation of art fuels men- cities necessitates differences, complexity, unfamil- helps us to perceive ourselves and experience our own by its own vividness when perceived by a recipient, tal openness. Because we live in a Europe where iarity, in short: empathy. We need opportunities to reactions from a distance, something everyday per- whose presence renders it concrete in a specific way. art is legally protected and highly regarded with meet each other and the courage to withstand the ceptions typically don’t allow. Without this visualization, the artwork remains, in the aforementioned forms of tolerance, plurality unfamiliarity, physical contact, conflict or even in- Art is, at first, a sensory attack. It provokes emotions a way, broken. It is there, but it must undergo an and freedom, I believe above all in our capacity jury involved. We can only complete this process of that may surprise or irritate us. Thus the encounter interpretation. Thus art can continue to be valid to maintain our position in a globalizing world – recognizing others if we are already in the process of with a piece of art prompts us to reflect on life and for hundreds and hundreds of years, because it has and to do so with empathy for others. The end of achieving self-awareness. our experiences. an unlimited potential to be updated. The practice certainties opens an unobstructed view onto the of communication through art seems to me espe- worlds of others, and offers us the chance to estab- First, an encounter with a piece of artwork allows Fifth, the experience of art is often a shared one cially suited to appreciating and understanding cur- lish new perspectives and spaces for action. us to experience something unexpected and new: in artistic spaces, at the theater or festivals. These rent realities. The experience of art lays important 32 33 Two speed Europe By Harold James

he European Parliament elections have set off a the fiscal orthodoxy imposed as a consequence of the Christian Democrats in Germany was a reflection of pendence on financial services, of a view of finance painful process of rethinking not only how Eu- need to defend the monetary union. the same phenomenon: a new core Europe that is po- as the central coordinating activity of economic life rope works but also of what Europe is funda- litically stable and self-confident. Across the Rhine and that made more sense in the world of the nineteenth Tmentally about. The outcome demonstrates how there Neither the optimistic nor the pessimistic forecasts across the Channel, things look very different. There is century than it does today. For France, the equiva- are now two Europes: one in which the logic of integra- about the experiment in European democracy were cor- not much stability or self-confidence. In both France lent weakness is a proclivity for industrial gigantism. tion is deeply embedded in the political system and the rect. No obvious European leader emerged by a simple and the United Kingdom, the success of insurgent There are highly successful big industrial enterprises, social order; and one which rejects the basic assump- operation of democratic choice. The selection of Jean- populist parties shook the political landscape. In both most of them very well connected with politics; and tions of the dynamics of integration. Claude Juncker as the next Commission President countries, the incumbent party of government – the then the very small mom and pop enterprises that are looked complicated and rather undemocratic. But on French socialists and the British conservatives – were vestiges of a lost country. France almost entirely lacks Harold James participated in a couple of Allianz Summer The good news is that most of Europe is in the former the other hand, there was also no uniform wave of anti- not only beaten, but came in a humiliating third place the panoply of small and medium sized enterprises ­Academies in Kempfenhausen category; the bad news is that the exceptions include Europeanism, of disillusion with the European project. at the end of the race. that make Germany and Spain entrepreneurial and and led the student group from Princeton University. Harold James ­specializes in two very large and very powerful countries: France and economically successful. German and European economic Great Britain. The most striking outcome of the The French socialist prime­minister history. He has been ­professor of history at Princeton ­University The debate about Europe is not sim- election was the emergence of a new described Marine le Pen’s ­National Both countries, on each side of the since 2005, as well as ­professor ply a discussion of the merits of con- pattern. Countries voted quite differ- Front victory as a political earth- English Channel, have quite vig- of international affairs at the The debate about Tackling the ­Woodrow Wilson School. Since trasting institutional and technical ently, with two fundamentally con- quake. It could easily be ascribed orous debates about how the eco- 2008, Professor James has been solutions for problems of political Europe is about trasting patterns. There was no uni- the massive unpopularity of profound nomic model could be changed. the director of the program in Eu- coordination; it is about how soci- form Europe-wide anti-government France’s relatively new socialist Some reformers in government want ropean politics and society (EPS) how societies malaise requires eties can organize themselves suc- protest vote, no common front of president and his government. The more German-style apprenticeship at Princeton. Further, he has been can organize much more Claude and Lore Kelly Professor cessfully in a globalized world. Up to the “nos.” On the contrary, in many parallel triumph of UKIP in Britain schemes; there are discussions of tax of European Studies since 2011. themselves than just He is a member of the Board of now, there has been too much em- countries, including some of those cannot be explained as just a pro- breaks for small businesses, and of Trustees of the Allianz Cultural phasis on institutional design, and successfully in a most severely hit by the financial and test vote against the coalition gov- tweaking public easing excessively severe and intru- Foundation. not enough on social dynamism and globalized world economic crisis, voters turned out to ernment, which is delivering some spending sive regulatory burdens. innovation. endorse both their governments and sort of economic recovery. It was the European project. unambiguously a popular rejection Reforming Britain and France is as Before the elections, Euro enthusiasts of Europe, and in particular of im- essential a task as reforming Eu- saw the vote as evidence that a new pattern for Euro- The pro-incumbent effect was discernible in Southern migration from the EU. rope’s creeky and complex political order. It is dif- pean democracy was emerging. According to this plan Europe, in Spain, but most dramatically in Italy where ficult to see how either country can survive simply to make Europe more like a country, cross-border Eu- the new reform government of Matteo Renzi defeated Why are France and Britain so different from the rest on the basis of nostalgic rhetoric. On the other hand, rope-wide political parties had a top candidate (usually expectations that Italians would deliver another big of Europe? Neither fits comfortably into the European tackling the profound malaise requires much more referred to with a German word as ­Spitzenkandidat), a protest vote. It also occurred in Eastern Europe, in pattern. The legacy of a long-lost empire makes both than just tweaking public spending and introduc- candidate to be Europe’s next chief executive. ­Poland, where the Civic Platform party of government countries think that they should behave like nineteenth ing some high-tech infrastructure projects; it means did better than the nationalist opposition; and in the century Great Powers, and not as part of the globalized recreating the basis for a more dynamic society. On the other hand, Euro skeptics countered with a Baltic states, where the economic effects of austerity and interconnected world of the twenty-first century. claim that this invention of a new political order would programs were most severe but where voters endorsed Domestic reform in Europe’s two large former imperial not work. Voters would treat the elections as they had centrist candidates for the European Parliament. France and Britain also have economic models that countries is also an essential element in making Europe in the past, an opportunity to sound off in protest not look different from the rest of Europe. They are the work. While it is conceivable that the European project against Europe so much as against their own national The unexpected weakness of the populist right in the economic counterpart of the political hankering for could survive without Britain, Europe is absolutely un- governments. They would also vote against austerity, Netherlands and the solid performance of the ruling empire. In Britain, there has been too great a de- thinkable without France. 34 35 “Memory is a fundamental category” Interview with Claudio Magris By Hans-Ulrich Obrist

My first question has to do with your relation to memory, on dynamic memory. You have talked exten- about my Marisa, but not only her, also some friends – I in refugee camps. But narrating this story, the story of an Claudio Magris is a well- visual art, discussions with artists and obviously sively about this attempt to fight against the oblivion continue to speak, they continue to exist. Memory has a Italian driven away by Slavs, and narrating it objectively known Italian author, Germanist, and translator. He was a profes- collaborations … of time. Today we live in a political moment in which very strong meaning, it gives depth, it allows for relations and without any preoccupation of being politically cor- sor of modern German literature Claudio Magris: Compared with discussions with writ- memory is often employed in a static, objective, reac- and so on. But there is also a mistaken kind of memory, rect, Marisa Madieri discovers the partly Slavic roots of in Trieste, and an essayist and ers or philosophers, my contact with artists has been tionary sense. Your point of view on memory seems which is where we become prisoners to it, obsessed by her family, something which was removed and forgotten, ­columnist for the Italian newspa- per Corriere della Sera as well as somewhat scant. I have always been greatly interested instead quite different … the past, continuously reproaching the wrongs suffered, therefore finding a sentiment not of hostility but of prox- other European journals. Magris in art, I regularly visit museums and exhibitions, I read Claudio Magris: Of course. On the one side memory presenting the bill. This of course is a false memory be- imity, a feeling in some way of belonging to the Slavic is a member of multiple European academies and served in the Ital- and keep myself informed, but I lack, is a fundamental and founda- cause it is not the salvaging of things, world. In this case memory does not ian Senate from 1994 to 1996. In to be honest, a relation to the very tional category; it is the mother of love and passions, but merely the fuel, but surpasses and cancels resent- 1987 he was awarded the Antonio- creative process that allows for true I have a very of the Muses, Mnemosyne, as the prison of resentment. I remember, as To remember is ment; it does not chain to the past, Feltrinelli Prize. He is a former “ “ member of the Allianz Cultural dialog with an artist. strong feeling of Greeks said. Memory for me is I cite in Danube, once seeing on the necessary, but not preventing the projection of oneself Hans Ulrich Obrist is an in- Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The problem is not so much that I fundamental. But not so much steps of a church a fantastic writing into the future, but enriches that very ternationally renowned curator the present of the remembering and art critic. He is codirector of appreciate a novel or a poem more memory of the past, something saying “only when you have laughed march towards the future.Today, un- the Serpentine Gallery in London than a Lied or a symphony, but that things, of people, that has to do with nostalgia, have you freed yourself from resent- that makes one fortunately, we witness an undue ex- and author of a variety of liter- ary publications on art. Obrist in the former case I am able to truly of passions and with regret, with idealization, but ment.” And this evil memory, which prisoner of hatred ploitation of memory, a falsification, a has been listed in the Art Review get into the work, to explore the cre- sentiments rather a strong sense of the pres- in truth has been cultivated extensive- and bitterness continuous digging up of past things “Power 100” of the most influen- ative process; in the latter I am more ” ent of all things that have mean- ly in the Mitteleuropa, now becomes ” not to make them affectively present tial art experts every year since 2009. He started the “Conversa- of a receiver, a listener, someone who ing and value, above all people. used politically in a regressive way, to in our heart but to use them instru- tion Series” of interviews with is enriched. But then, of course, there have been artists My great friend Biagio Marin, the poet, said that fuel hatreds between people. mentally against someone. This is truly intolerable, this famous architects, artists, and philosophers and is a former mem- whom I have known very well; for example, in Trieste, the past does not exist: he meant that either there To remember is necessary, but not the remembering that absolute obsession makes us prisoners and that is tied to ber of the Advisory Board of the Mascherini, a great sculptor, inconsistent but with are things with a mere functional utility, like, say, makes one prisoner of hatred and bitterness, leading us a regressive political project. Allianz Cultural Foundation. great intuitions, whom I met as he was a friend of my the telephone number of an office that we need and not to go beyond but to repeat those tragedies that we are It is not pietas towards all of our past, which we must father since their childhoods. So as a child I began vis- that disappears when we no longer require it, or reminded of. In her book Verde Acqua Marisa ­Madieri have, but the exhuming of what instead must be left iting his studio, with the possibility of seeing his works simply there are things that are. In this sense even narrates the story of the exodus from Fiume after the behind. And this regressive, reactionary, at times rac- come to life under his hands. We established a dialog death has little power: we do not say that Leopardi second world war; first there was the violence of the Ital- ist phenomenon can be seen everywhere in our world. where an interest for art, for how an idea is born, for was a poet, but that Leopardi is a poet. And this is ians on the Slavs and then the retaliation of the Slavs to- It is like when we digest badly and get nauseous: now, how materials, and in this particular case the stones so for everyone. wards the Italians, after which many Italians abandoned this nausea must be cured, not cultivated. In this sense, of the Carso, are employed in a sculpture, was mixed I have a very strong feeling of the present of things, of Istria and Fiume, finally became Yugoslavian, leaving precisely because I believe so much in memory, this em- with more general reflections on art. people, of passions and sentiments; life that must never everything behind and living for years, just like Marisa ployment, this falsification and this instrumentaliza- At this point I would like to ask you a question on be put into archives. With the loved ones – I am thinking Madieri as a child with her family, a precarious existence tion of memory seems to me like a blasphemy. 36 37 t

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The Allianz Cultural Foundation team:Anna Lászlo, Gabriele Benno, Lucia Obst, Michael M. Thoss, Leonie Werle, Friederike Klussmann, and Martin Bach active in over countries in Europe40 and the Mediterranean

international boards 2 with a total of members 16 (Advisory Board and Board of Trustees)

Publication Details I Publisher Allianz Kulturstiftung, Michael M. Thoss (V.i.S.d.P), Pariser Platz 6, D-10117 Berlin, kulturstiftung.allianz.de Coordination Martin Bach, ­Friederike Klussmann, Anna Lászlo Publishing House TEMPUS CORPORATE – Ein Unternehmen des ZEIT Verlags, Berlin office: Askanischer Platz 3, 10963 Berlin, Hamburg ­office: ­Buceriusstraße, Eingang Speersort 1, 20095 Hamburg, tempuscorporate.zeitverlag.de Management Board Ulrike Teschke, Manuel J. Hartung Editor-in-Chief Andreas Lorek Text Editor Bettina Schneuer Proofreader Lisa Wicklund Art Director Dörthe Littger Project Assistant Josefine Schummeck Photo Credits Allianz (p. 5); Amelié Losier (p. 27); Berliner Stiftungswoche, Yehuda Swed (p.23); Bernhard Ludewig (p. 4-5; 10-11; 23; 27; 28-29; 38); Bianca Mittermeier (p. 17-18); clo'e floirat (p. 20); Communautés européennes 1950-1959 founded in by Allianz (p. 15); Dan Perjovschi (p. 6); David von Becker (p. 32); Dirk Bleicher (p. 27); Dominik Gigler (p. 37); Frontex, www.frontex-europa.eu (p. 7); Johan Simons (p. 27); Johannes Weißleder (p. 7); Jorge Blazquez (p. 10-11); Klaus Haag / Tate Gallery of Modern Art (p. 26); Mariusz Kubik (p. 26); Matus Zajac (p. 36); Notre Europe–Jacques Delors Institute (p. 14); Pinar Yildizhan (p. 10-11); 2000 Richard Swartz (p. 27); Robert Haas (p. 26); Robert Niedring (p. 9; 10-11; 13; 16; 34-35); Société Réaliste (cover); Stiftung Zukunft Berlin (p. 26); Tomáš Sedláček (p. 27); Vadas Róbert (p. 26); Verena Günther (p. 3; 10-11) Production Dirk Woschei, DIE ZEIT Picture Editing Twentyfour Seven Printing Shop BenatzkyMünstermann GmbH & Co. KG, Hannover The map on the cover: Société Réaliste, Paris. It shows a superimposition of political frontiers between year 0 and year 2000.