In this scenario, go on the organisers of the meeting, "such words as laicism, democracy or universalism can be challenged or take different meanings or even arouse conflicts", while in the "search for solutions to achieve a peaceful cohabitation", "neither the French-style approach to social inclusion nor the English-style communitarian approach have delivered undisputable results". Therefore a reflection is urgent "in all European countries". The EU, "despite its limits, expresses a pluralist model at the heart of which are the human beings and their rights. Despite its internal tensions concludes the note , the European Union is aware of its spiritual and moral heritage, which keeps its peoples united and accounts for their common fate". Jacques Santer will welcome the participants; this will be followed by a speech by Jan Figel, MEP for education, training and the youth. In addition, the Talk will also be attended by Philippe Chenaux (Lateran University, Rome); Mohammed Arkoun, emeritus professor at the Sorbonne (Paris); Paul Valadier (Centre de Sèvres, Paris); Laurent Mignon (Bilkent University, Ankara). Info: www.maritain.org
