14 July 2025: For a Freedom that Unites, for a Music that Brings Us Together

14 July should not be merely a national commemoration: it is, for all of us, a renewed call to the universal values of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. These values, born from the noblest aspirations of humanity, require more than speeches—they demand concrete commitments.

In a world faced with violence, division, and the excesses of identity politics, we believe it is urgent to reaffirm the necessity of dialogue and mutual respect. More than ever, walls are being raised; more than ever, we must build bridges.

On this 14 July, the European Music Centre (CEM) reaffirms its deep conviction:

Music is a universal language—capable of transcending borders, bringing people together, and promoting peace.

We believe that music is not a secondary form of entertainment but an essential common good:

– because it awakens consciousness,
– because it nourishes critical thinking,
– because it invites encounter and sharing.

At a time when the world is fragmenting, the CEM reaffirms its mission:

– to work for a Europe of cultures that is open and united,
– to promote a diplomacy of sensitivity and cooperation,
– to train generations capable of combining artistic freedom with civic responsibility.

On this 14 July 2025, the European Music Centre calls on each of us to rekindle the true meaning of Liberty:

The kind that does not stop at proclaiming rights but also acknowledges duties;

The kind that rejects exclusion and indifference;

The kind that is rooted in human dignity and genuine Fraternity.

Because music is an act of freedom. Because it is an instrument of peace. Because it can help build a more just and more humane world.

Today, the European Music Centre reaffirms, with strength and determination:
Long live Music.
Long live Liberty.
Long live Fraternal Humanity.