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(from left to right) Bernd Fesel, Heinz-Dieter Klink, Esra Nilgün Mirze, Rainer Traube, Doris Pack / Photo: RUHR.2010/Susanne Skipiol

(from left to right) Bernd Fesel, Heinz-Dieter Klink, Esra Nilgün Mirze, Rainer Traube, Doris Pack / Photo: RUHR.2010/Susanne Skipiol

25 years – European Capitals of Culture – Much room for discussion

The entire affair is in fact still young, quite young indeed – just barely 25 years old. But in spite of its youth, the European Capital of Culture offers plenty of reasons for discussion. The title "European Capital of Culture" was awarded for the twenty-fifth time this year. This milestone will be celebrated in Brussels by the European Commission, which initiated the project, on March 23 and 24, 2010. But in advance of that event the Commission’s representation in Berlin turned its attention to this particular topic. / MORE

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The meeting of the “ECOC” network in the Ruhr metropolitan area, 2007, Photo: Georg Lukas

The meeting of the “ECOC” network in the Ruhr metropolitan area, 2007, Photo: Georg Lukas

International Capital of Culture

It is not only essential that the programme of a European Capital of Culture includes international elements - the work itself needs to be coordinated internationally and to be fully representative at the European level. RUHR.2010 is not just a regional project, but a major national event attracting international interest. / MORE

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The Ruhr sluice at the „Wasserbahnhof“ in Mülheim an der Ruhr / Photo: Manfred Vollmer

The Ruhr sluice at the „Wasserbahnhof“ in Mülheim an der Ruhr / Photo: Manfred Vollmer

Capital of Culture without Barriers

The European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010 invites all people to be part of it. Hardly a noble gesture for it should go without saying. However, this is not quite as simple as it sounds. Unfortunately not everyone in our society has the same access to culture, and that is something that needs to change. Inclusive access has to be improved, particularly for people with disabilities and those from socio-economically disadvantaged groups, so they too can experience events which they are interested in without being hindered by unnecessary problems. The European Capital of Culture is serious about playing its part in achieving this goal. / MORE

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