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such a high-rank official, that there would be an overlap of responsibilities with other Commissioners and the good functioning of the commission would be endangered. The portfolio was considered insubstantial for a Commissioner due to the limited jurisdiction of the EU in affecting language policy and the more administrative (rather than political character) of the post. In addition, it appeared that the portfolio had been created to complete a 27-strong Commission; Romania's appointment of a technocrat rather than a politician, given the country's deficits in interior and justice policies, especially in terms of corruption, would result in the Romanian Commissioner taking a degraded portfolio. This criticism came from the
31: 614:", European Union institutions play a supporting role in this field, promoting cooperation between the member states and promoting the European dimension in their language policies, particularly through the teaching and dissemination of their languages. The content of educational systems is the responsibility of individual member states and the European Union has very limited influence in this area. However, a number of European Union funded programmes actively promote 485:, where he was responsible for the European Integration Committee, as well as relations with the European Parliament. In 1995, the Association Agreement between the EU and Romania came into force and Orban also dealt with the Secretariat of the Joint Parliamentary Committee EU-Romania. Between May 2001 and December 2004, he served as Deputy Chief Negotiator and from December 2004 to December 2006, as Chief Negotiator with the EU and as Secretary of State of the 2007:. 3 = Served from 1 January 2007. 4 = Vassiliou replaced Kyprianou on 3 March 2008. 5 = Tajani replaced Frattini on 18 June 2008. 6 = Ashton replaced Mandelson on 3 October 2008. 7 = Šemeta replaced Grybauskaitė on 1 July 2009. 8 = Samecki replaced Hübner on 4 July 2009. 9 = De Gucht replaced Michel on 17 July 2009. 10 = Šefčovič replaced Figeľ on 1 October 2009. 766:
with 595 votes in favour, 16 against and 29 abstentions. The Socialist Group voted for Orban, laying the blame for the portfolio's mandate on the President of the Commission rather than the Commissioner designate. On 1 January 2007 he was appointed by the Council and on 22 January 2007, in a ceremony
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The assignment of the multilingualism portfolio to the Romanian Commissioner by Barroso was highly controversial. Barroso was severely criticized for creating a new Commissioner portfolio so that the accessing countries in 2007 could hold a post. The portfolio was criticized for being too "light" for
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According to Article 45 of the protocol to the Accession Treaty of Bulgaria and Romania, the new members of the Commission representing the acceding member states were appointed by the Council of the European Union in common accord with the President of the commission and after consultation with the
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initiatives. He also intended to contribute to the 2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, where multilingualism played a fundamental part. On planning further policy, Orban promised to, "carefully analyse the results from the Action Plan for the promotion of language learning and linguistic
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Orban told the Committee that the multilingual dimension of the EU must be made mainstream in all relevant EU policies and programmes and should not be seen as a separate, isolated policy. He stated that, "Politically, I will steer the Commission's work on bringing an active multilingualism policy
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and in the commission's committees, Orban was responsible for coordinating Romania's policies and positions in EU affairs. On 30 October 2006, Orban was nominated as Romania's candidate for the European Commission. From 1 January 2007, Orban became European Commissioner for Multilingualism for
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and competitiveness." In addition, he claimed that multilingualism would be commercially advantageous as, "At first sight, one single language might appear easier to manage multilingualism can also give any industry a competitive advantage if it helps them to tap local markets and create new
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services in the 23 official languages of the Union. Language policy affects the overall European Union strategy of communication with its citizens and the effort to establish a European identity. In many of these issues, responsibility was shared with other Commissioners, namely the European
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asked Barroso to clarify the mandate of the Commissioner for Multilingualism as well as the mandate of the other members of the commission with regards to the "intercultural dialogue". Barroso turned down the PES proposal and defended the post. He stated that Ján Figeľ, the Commissioner for
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On 30 October 2006, in agreement with the President of the commission, Barroso, the Romanian government nominated Leonard Orban as Commissioner designate for Romania. Barroso assigned him the portfolio of multilingualism. Before Orban,
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On the "future of Europe", Orban believes in a strong, cohesive European Union capable of being a major actor on the global scene. In addition, he stressed the need to increase the pace of the implementation of the
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His views on multilingualism fall in line with the current European Union language policy as described in the Communication from the Commission "A New Framework Strategy for Multilingualism" on 22 November 2005.
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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social committee and the Committee of the Regions – A New Framework Strategy for Multilingualism
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diversity, the recommendations from the High Level Group on Multilingualism and the activities of the Commission internal network for multilingualism. Before the end of 2007, I would organise a
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was a matter for individual member states and his view is that, "When it comes to language rights, I am not in favour of adopting legislation at European level to be imposed on Member States."
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that his portfolio was a substantial one, covering a range of important political and managerial responsibilities. He also described how his portfolio would contribute to economic
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Orban was assisted by a cabinet of nine members; Patricia Bugnot (French) was Head of Cabinet and Jochen Richter (German) was Deputy Head. The cabinet did not include any natively
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Orban defended Romania's accession to the EU, believing that Romania can only gain from its entry and stressing the importance of a post-accession strategy for his country.
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more language-friendly. He underlined that, "our efforts to support multilingualism are not limited to EU languages; we are also encouraging training in Chinese, Japanese,
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and, as an integral aspect of the legitimacy, transparency and democracy of the European integration, it contributes to a successful EU communication policy. Within the
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In his hearing at the European Parliament, Leonard Orban focused on defending the importance of his post in presenting the EU language policy, emphasising
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European Parliament Hearings – Answers to questionnaire for Commissioner designate Mr Leonard Orban (Multilingualism): part B – Specific questions
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European Parliament Hearings – Answers to questionnaire for Commissioner designate Mr Leonard Orban (Multilingualism): part A – General questions
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Orban's remit included the development of the European Indicator of Language Competence, the creation of a Business Forum on Multilingualism and
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Orban held the position of European Commissioner until 31 October 2009, when the remaining term of office for the Barroso Commission ends.
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Education, Training and Culture, "will remain responsible for the management of actions to directly promote the inter-cultural dialogue".
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European Parliament decision approving the appointment of Mr Leonard Orban, the new Member of the Commission nominated by Romania
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is the responsibility of member states and European Union does not have a "common language policy." Based on the "principle of
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Orban said that he intended to spearhead the commission's work on a portfolio that has become more important with every
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Between 1986 and 1993, he worked as engineer for Tractor Manufacturing Company Miercurea Ciuc (1986–1989, Romanian:
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is a source of richness which also needs to be nurtured and promoted," which presumably includes all languages,
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From 1993 to 2001, Orban served as a Parliamentary Counsellor on European and International Affairs within the
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Hearings of the two Commissioners designate from Bulgaria and Romania: The appointment procedure and key dates
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to discuss the way forward. I would then propose a new Action Plan in 2008 to continue work in this area."
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on the basis of language are cornerstones for a social Europe; he states that, "Europe's linguistic and
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contest between schools from all over Europe as part of the events marking the 50th anniversary of the
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Commissioner for Education, Training and Culture, Ján Figeľ. Orban was also responsible, alongside the
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European Parliament Hearings of the two Commissioners designate from Bulgaria and Romania – Main Page
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member. Orban's salary was €18,233.38 (approx. US$ 23,631, c.2007) a month plus housing allowance.
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Solemn undertaking given before the Court of Justice by two new members of the European Commission
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New liberal Commissioners Meglena Kuneva and Leonard Orban approved by the European Parliament
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products which also cater for multilingualism." According to Orban, multilingualism promotes
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Consolidated version of the Treaty establishing the European Community, Articles 149 to 150
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Orban was also responsible for the effective functioning of the European Union's extensive
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Orban's answers to questionnaire on multilingualism for the European Parliament Hearing
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Leonard Orban is married and has a daughter, and his personal interests range across
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Accession of Bulgaria and Romania: EU appointments and changes to Council procedures
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into a variety of policies which are the key to the functioning of the EU and the
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Institutul de Cercetare Tehnologia Construcţiilor de Maşini (I.C.T.C.M.) București
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Summary of hearing of Leonard Orban, Commissioner-designate for Multilingualism
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Between 2011 and 2012 he was the Romanian Minister of European Affairs in the
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and a strong European Union, and were in favour of the relaunch of the frozen
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Presidency Conclusions – Barcelona European Council – March 15 and 16, 2002
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as European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth
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European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism
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European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism
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and party financing by a tycoon. National Liberal Party foreign minister
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COM(2005) 596 final, November 22, 2005. Retrieved on January 28, 2007.
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Curriculum Vitae of Leonard Orban for the European Parliament Hearing.
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Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development
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Curriculum Vitae of Leonard Orban for the European Parliament Hearing
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Hearings of the two Commissioners designate from Bulgaria and Romania
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and Russian." He added that, "The promotion of language learning and
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Interview: Romanian leader – tough EU entry terms not 'second class'
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and describing the concrete initiatives he intended to implement.
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President Barroso presents the Commissioner designate for Romania
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MEPs approve the Bulgarian and Romanian Commissioners-designate
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Romanian to Become EU's First Commissioner for Multilingualism
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Though unaffiliated to any political party, Orban adheres to
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Romania's Commissioner still undecided to join Liberal Party
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Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
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political leaning. He participated as an independent in the
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MEPs back Romanian commissioner despite 'indecent' job task
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Introductory statement for the European Parliament Hearing
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Romanian EU commissioner names cabinet. English left apart
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Views on EU-Romania relations and the European integration
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in the Barroso Commission, Orban was responsible for the
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ec.europa.eu/translatores – Juvenes Translatores contest
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European Parliament Fact Sheets: 4.16.3. Language policy
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Monitorul Oficial al României no. 1031/27 decembrie 2006
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Decizii ale Primului-Ministru nr.222/27 decembrie 2006
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Assessment of the Committee on Culture and Education
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Introductory statement – European Parliament Hearing
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Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament
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He supports Romania's closer 2571:Culture and National Patrimony 2234:Culture and National Patrimony 1717:Romanian European Commissioner 1555:Court of Justice Press Release 1124: 1084: 1061: 1045: 984: 842:and to make the media and new 501:, the Romanian prime minister 446:at the Faculty of Management, 1: 3167:(for Liaison with Parliament) 1102:European Democrats Newsletter 951: 515:Council of the European Union 376:Early years and personal life 310:Steering the multilingualism 3151:for the Business Environment 2695:Transport and Infrastructure 2452:(9 February 2012–7 May 2012) 2186:Transport and Infrastructure 667:DG for Education and Culture 473:Working for European affairs 271:, the executive body of the 108:Ministry of European Affairs 7: 2912:Administration and Interior 2511:Administration and Interior 2118:Administration and Interior 1653:European Parliament website 1592:European Parliament website 1522:European Parliament website 1505:European Parliament website 1489:European Parliament website 1450:European Parliament website 1296:European Parliament website 1232:European Commission website 1216:European Parliament website 1142:European Parliament website 979:European Parliament website 640:President of the Commission 10: 3309: 1606:(latin: young translators) 1516:The text of the decision: 844:communication technologies 577:foreign languages learning 493:, as well as drafting the 400:(PNL) as well as a former 3174: 3101: 2838: 2818: 2798: 2704: 2497: 2477: 2457: 2357: 2100: 2080: 2054: 1997: 1817: 1760: 1751: 1733: 1723: 1714: 1709: 1704: 1533:The results of the vote: 788:foreign language learning 773:European Court of Justice 384:, central Romania, to an 316:foreign language learning 255:(born 28 June 1961) is a 246: 232: 216: 208: 200: 189: 163: 158: 154: 134: 124: 113: 106: 91: 72: 62: 51: 44: 40: 28: 21: 782:Views on multilingualism 594:is a policy target, the 285:member of the Commission 2635:Environment and Forests 2198:Environment and Forests 726:Social Democratic Party 503:Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu 408:between 2019 and 2020. 2468:Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu 2447:Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu 1859:Benita Ferrero-Waldner 922:Ministerial conference 720:refused a nomination. 718:Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu 707:National Liberal Party 507:Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu 398:National Liberal Party 194:National Liberal Party 2820:Deputy Prime Minister 2479:Deputy Prime Minister 2082:Deputy Prime Minister 684:Appointment procedure 659:DG for Interpretation 590:Though awareness for 392:mother. 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European Commissioner for Multilingualism
José Manuel Barroso
Ján Figeľ
Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism
Androulla Vassiliou
Ministry of European Affairs
Traian Băsescu
Emil Boc
Mihai Ungureanu
Victor Ponta
Braşov
Romania
National Liberal Party
Alma mater
Transylvania University of Braşov
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Engineer
Economist
Romanian
technocrat
Commissioner for Multilingualism
European Commission
European Union
EU language policy
Romanian Commissioner
member of the Commission
portfolio
multilingualism
engineering

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