European Union Prize for Literature: Anthology 2019

I am grateful to the consortium organising the European Union Prize for Literature, consisting of the European Writers Council, the Federation of European Publishers and the European and International Booksellers Federation. Their commitment to the prize and their support to European Union policies on books and reading are vital. Finally, I warmly congratulate the 14 winners. I wish each and every one of them a splendid literary career, supported by many translations of their books, so that they can reach a wide public worldwide. And I wish all their readers a rewarding journey into the worlds created by our talented laureates – worlds that help us explore our identities, make sense of our shared experiences and build strong, cohesive and resilient communities.