Isabelle Durant, MEP, for the “Get Caught Reading” campaign
Through Amin Maalousis’ superb gift for writing, diving into the Lebanon of the 1830s as portrayed in The Rock of Tanios is …
Literacy is the basis for learning and education, says Sabine Verheyen, MEP
I am convinced that literacy is the basis for learning and education, says Sabine Verheyen, Member of the European Parliament. Reading is …
Reading is a pleasurable way of informing and educating oneself, says Lothar Bisky, MEP
Reading is a pleasurable way of informing and educating oneself, of exchanging opinions and thoughts and not the least of learning. Buying …
Reading is essential to problem solving and to understanding the world, says Maria Da Graça Carvalho, MEP
Reading for me has always been a way of developing the imagination and creativity, of exploring new ideas and of gaining new …
There is nothing like sitting down to read a good book, says Martin Callanan, MEP
Following her recent death I have chosen to re-read Margaret Thatcher’s autobiographies, which contain incredible insights into her time in office, says …
Mr Jens Rohde, MEP, supports “Get Caught Reading”
Mr Jens Rohde, Member of the European Parliament, supports “Get Caught Reading”. He has chosen this book because he loves reading poety – …
Hans-Peter Mayer, MEP, supports “Get Caught Reading”
In this book, personal and professional experiences provide a picture of the becoming of the European Union, says Hans-Peter Mayer, Member of …
EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn for “Get Caught Reading”
Why have I chosen this book? The answer is simple: The Danube is my passion, reading is my passion and the combination …
It is important to make the effort to keep our cultural heritage alive, says Commissioner Neelie Kroes
Here I am reading my favourite book – “Stoner” by John Williams. It’s just a tale about an ordinary man leading an …
Ed Vaizey was “caught” reading his favorite book
Ed Vaizey, UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, supports “Get Caught Reading”.