A Speech to Europe 2019 | Timothy Snyder - Judenplatz 1010

Why are values and standards essential? How can we live up to ‘never again’ in an era this fragile? The keynote address of American historian Timothy Snyder on the Judenplatz square in Vienna will take place on Europe Day 2019 and simultaneously serve as a kick-off for the Wiener Festwochen, which will open on 10 May.
This format is scheduled to become an annual event: starting in 2019, a public lecture will be delivered on the occasion of Europe Day. The date and location are not incidental. Judenplatz square in Vienna is, in its very essence, a site of European history second to none. Every year, we will ask anew: which text is to be derived from this urban space today? In any case, it will be a text that rewrites the European narrative from which present-day Europe has emerged.
It is also a contribution seeking to anchor our idea of Europe, which has ensured peace for so many years, in the centre of the city and our awareness.
ERSTE Foundation has initiated a public lecture, which will be held annually at Judenplatz as of 2019, in honour of Europe Day. An event organised by Wiener Festwochen, ERSTE Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences.
The ERSTE Foundation Tipping Point Talks 2019
www.erstestiftung.org/200
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[@symesmind597]

One of the few intellectuals who is keeping me sane in this time of political deterioration. Thank you Prof. Snyder!

[@HarrySTotteles]

Eine großartige, bewegende Rede. Timothy Snyder entwickelt sich zum wichtigsten "public intellectual" der (westlichen) Welt in unserer Zeit.

[@haroldellis9721]

Dr. Snyder is always on point; this is one of his most clarifying speeches.

[@constantinschafer9275]

What an inspiring and beautifully delivered speech, thank you!

[@louetteduvall4118]

INCREDIBLE SPEECH !!!! Bravo Professor Snyder !!

[@stephanieking4444]

This is introduced in German but the speech itself is in English. American Historian Timothy Snyder reminds Europeans of what Europe means, where it is at in its history and why it is so important. His outsider point of view really brings perspective. This is an intelligent and accessible explanation of the nature and importance of Europe by an American Historian who reminds Europeans of their impact upon the World, past, present and future.

[@Pinstripe6666]

Great speech!

[@fritzmeier8304]

Dear Mr. Snyder, thank's for your excellent speech to us Europeans. You are a translater from the past to the future with the right tools through the eyes of history.

[@evigkotzaridis2633]

Powerful, true, and visionary!

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

god this is an incredible speech.

[@stipterlaan7985]

Great Speech indeed, let's wake up!

[@mapmakerdavid]

Imagine if non-US historians delivered this speech. For example, I want to see a speech to Europe delivered by a Southeast Asian historian next time.

[@fizerousselfisz2621]

A pity I never heard or read about it in the French media!

[@dawnandy7777]

I was with him until he said to remove technology from the classroom. Regardless, he's right, we do confuse facts with the mythology we create. The challenge is that our brains have evolved to see the world through our mythological lens. Whether our mythical belief systems are religious, political or economic.

[@robertbarbeau2561]

Mr. Snyder is a great spokesman for humanity He understands the need and also has very sound advice for us to move from the lesser peace that we are living in here on the earth to the most great peace for humanity to embrace.