Federation of European Napoleonic Cities
The Federation of European Napoleonic Cities ( French Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes ) is an association of cities that in their history from the time of Napoleon Bonaparte to Napoléon III. to commemorate this historical legacy in a European context.
history
The idea for the Union of European Napoleon Cities arose in 2004 in La Roche-sur-Yon on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its founding by imperial decree and in Ajaccio , the birthplace of Napoleon, at the celebration of the 200th anniversary of his coronation. It was founded on May 24, 2004 by the cities of Ajaccio (France), Balestrino (Italy), Dinard (France), Jena (Germany), Île-d'Aix (France), La Roche-sur-Yon (France), Pontivy (France), Pultusk (Poland) and Waterloo (Belgium). President is Charles Napoléon , the current head of the House of Bonaparte . Currently, 60 cities from Belgium , Germany , France , Italy , Croatia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malta , Poland , Russia , Spain and the Czech Republic as well as Alexandria (Egypt) outside Europe are members.
Issues and activities
The cities of the Confederation see themselves shaped by the Napoleonic period, whereby the period from 1769 (birth of Napoléon I) to 1870 (French defeat in Sedan) is deliberately taken into account. In France, but also in other European countries, this period marked the transition from the ancien régime to the republic. According to the founding document, the participating cities want to present their common historical heritage in a European context and promote exchange between the Napoleonic cities. The differentiated and intensive examination of European history and Napoleon's legacy is an important contribution to the common culture of the European people. Joint conferences and publications, promotion of the renovation of buildings and works of art from this period as well as joint public relations work and joint tourism marketing should serve these goals. In addition, a "Napoleon pass" was introduced, which grants the residents of the cities discounts when visiting each other, and a summer university is being prepared.
Others
The Federation of European Napoleonic Cities is an association under French law in accordance with the ordinance of August 16, 1901.
List of European Napoleon cities
German city names in brackets
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.napoleoncities.eu/index.php?article_id=4&clang=2 accessed on October 10, 2009
- ↑ http://www.jena.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=51031&_nav_id1=6001&_nav_id2=51018&_lang=de accessed on October 10, 2009
- ^ The Napoleonic Cities , accessed on August 14, 2012.