The influence of Christian culture
Interview with Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi: the founding of the Paneuropean Movement (Vienna, 19 November 1971)
SonIn this interview recorded in 1971, Count Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, founder of the Paneuropean Union, considers the foundation of the movement in 1923 and refers specifically to the aims of its establishment, namely a common European policy as regards foreign affairs, defence and the economy. Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi also emphasises the influence of his father in the birth of the idea of a Paneuropean Movement.
Address given by Pope Pius XII to participants at the Congress of the Union of European Federalists (Castelgandolfo, 11 November 1948)
TexteOn 11 November 1948, Pope Pius XII expresses his support for the Federalist Movement's actions in support of European unity.
Radio broadcast of a lecture given by Pierre Dupong on a united Europe (Luxembourg, 11 April 1948)
TexteIn a broadcast on Radio Luxembourg on 11 April 1948, Pierre Dupong, Luxembourg Minister of State and Prime Minister, discusses the importance of Christian culture in the European unification process.