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JEF-Info deutsche Ausgabe 8. Woche - Dienstag, 19. Februar 2002
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Deutschsprachige Infos und Beitraege
von den Jungen Europaeischen Foederalisten
ISSN 1615-3006
Schickt uns eure Infos und Beitraege!
Auf Englisch: mailto:jef-info.english@jef.de
Auf Deutsch: mailto:jef-info.deutsch@jef.de
Auf Italienisch: mailto:jef-info.italiano@jef.de
EIN-/AUSTRAGUNG (UN/SUBSCRIBE): http://www.jef.de/jef-info/
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INHALT:
1. JEF-POLTIK UND JEF-AKTIONEN
1.1. UNION OF THE EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS (U.E.F.)
2. EUROPAPOLITISCHE MELDUNGEN UND KOMMENTARE
3. SERVICE
4. BRIEFKASTEN - LESERBRIEFE
5. TECHNISCHE INFOS TECHNICAL INFORMATION
6. IMPRESSUM
Aktuelle Termine unter: http://www.jef.de/termine/
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Termine:
JEF-Bundesausschuss 09/10.Maerz in Berlin
Fuer naehere Informationen wendet Euch bitte an das Bundesseketariat:
info@jef.de
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1. JEF-POLTIK UND JEF-AKTIONEN
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1.1. UNION OF THE EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS (U.E.F.)
YOUNG EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS (JEF)
JOIN THE ACTIONS
FOR THE OPENING OF THE
« CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION »
ON WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY (EVENING) - CONFERENCE
ON THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY (AFTERNOON) PUBLIC ACTION
At the occasion of the inaugural session of the ”Convention on the future
of Europe” the Union of European Federalists (U.E.F.) and the Young
European Federalists (JEF) organise a CONFERENCE and a PUBLIC ACTION to
demand that the Convention acts as a true Constituent Convention and
prepares a bold proposal for a European Constitution to transform the Union
into a Federation, for all the countries willing to accept it.
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JOIN THE ACTION! COME TO BRUSSELS ON FEBRUARY 27-28!
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HERE ARE THE PROGRAMMES AND THE LEAFLET !
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On Thursday 28 February
13h30 - 15h30
JOINT THE PUBLIC ACTION
FOR THE OPENING OF THE
CONVENTION ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
” A CONSTITUTION FOR THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION”
in front of the main entrance of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz, Brussels
ALL JEF AND UEF SECTIONS
AND ALL SUPPORTERS OF A EUROPEAN FEDERATION
ARE URGED TO PARTICIPATE !
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On Wednesday 27 February
7.00-8.45 pm
European Parliament, Brussels
GREAT DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
THE ”CONSTITUTIONAL” CONVENTION:
What are the prospects for the federation of Europe?
DRAFT PROGRAMME
6.30 pm - Welcome of participants
7.00 pm - Debate, chaired by Jo LEINEN MEP, President of the U.E.F.,
Vice-President of the EP Committee on Constitutional affairs, with :
Valéry GISCARD d’ESTAING *, President of the Convention
Jean-Luc DEHAENE *, Vice-President of the Convention
Iñigo MENDEZ DE VIGO, MEP, President of the EP delegation to the Convention
Michel BARNIER, Commissioner, representing the European Commission at the
Convention
Elio di RUPO *, representing the Belgian Parliament at the Convention
Jan KAVAN *, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Czech Republic
7.45 pm - General debate (with the participation of members of the
Convention, MEPs, permanent representatives of the member states to the EU,
officials of European institutions, Belgian MPs and leaders of
organisations of the civil society)
8.30 pm - Conclusions of the debate
8.45 pm - End of the debate
* to be confirmed
Free entry upon registration
Organised by Union of European Federalists (supranational U.E.F.) and its
member organisations in Belgium (U.E.F./ Belgique & U.E.F./ Groupe Europe),
in co-operation with the Young European Federalists (JEF).
Simultaneous interpretation available from German, English, French and
Dutch into English and French
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For further information, for logistic support, and for registration for the
entrance to the conference:
Union of European Federalists (UEF)
214 D, Chaussée de Wavre B-1050 Bruxelles
Tel: + 32.2.508.30.30 - Fax: +32.2.626.95.01
mailto:uef.european.federalists@skynet.be
Young European Federalists (JEF)
Union of European Federalists (UEF)
214 D, Chaussée de Wavre B-1050 Bruxelles
Tel: + 32.2.512.0053 - Fax: +32.2.626.95.01
mailto:jef.europe@euronet.be
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DRAFT LEAFLET TO BE DISTRIBUTED
DURING THE PUBLIC ACTION ON 28 FEBRUARY
At the occasion of the inaugural session of the ”Convention
on the future of Europe” U.E.F. and JEF demand:
A CONSTITUTION FOR THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION
The establishment of the Convention on the future of Europe can open the
way for the creation of the European Federation, to guarantee the Europeans
a future of peace and prosperity and a voice in the world. Or it can end up
in nothing more than warm speeches and fuzzy rhetoric, leaving the Union
weak, divided and undemocratic. This is the challenge today.
The Union of European Federalists (U.E.F.) and the Young European
Federalists (JEF) demand that the Convention seizes this historic
opportunity. The Convention can act as a genuine Constituent Convention and
present a bold proposal for a European Constitution to transform the Union
into a democratic Federation. The Constitution should contain at least the
following points:
1. a democratic supranational Government, expressing the will of the
European citizens;
2. the Council of Minister should be transformed into a second chamber,
giving up its executive tasks, and exercising all legislative power in
co-decision with the European Parliament;
3. majority voting should be extended to all legislative decisions, the
budget, the amendments to the new Treaty/Constitution;
4. foreign, security and defence policy should be exclusive competence of
the Federation.
If the Convention wants to make a difference and meet the challenges ahead,
particularly the imminent enlargement, it must be ambitious. The Convention
must avoid being held hostage by those representatives that oppose the
concept of federalism. It should therefore proceed to elaborate and approve
a draft Constitution, even if supported only by a broad majority of its
members.
The Convention should then propose to the Heads of State and Government a
democratic procedure for the ratification of such a Constitution: those
countries which for the moment are not yet willing to join a federation
should not be allowed to prevent the others from doing so.
The Convention faces a choice. If it is courageous, it will command the
respect of the European citizens. But if it is weak, it will be remembered
- if it is remembered at all - only for abandoning its responsibilities and
turning its back on the people of Europe.
UNION OF EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS
YOUNG EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS
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2. EUROPAPOLITISCHE MELDUNGEN UND KOMMENTARE
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3. SERVICE
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4. BRIEFKASTEN - LESERBRIEFE
An dieser Stelle veroeffentlichen wir gerne Eure Meingung!
Schreibt einfach eine Email an: mailto:jef-info.deutsch@jef.de .
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5. TECHNISCHE INFOS TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Das JEF-Info erscheint in deutscher, italienischer und englischer Sprache.
Da alle drei Ausgaben ueber denselben Verteiler verschickt werden, ist es
leider nicht moeglich, das JEF-Info nur in einer oder zwei Sprachen zu
erhalten.
Ein- oder Austragen aus dem JEF-info Newsletter:
per mail:
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to mailto:majordomo@lists.infodrom.org
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to mailto:majordomo@lists.infodrom.org
oder direkt unter:
Quelle: Martin Waehlisch, JEF-D
mailto:martin.waehlisch@jef.de
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6. IMPRESSUM
Verantwortlich fuer die Zusammenstellung der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe:
Sebastian Witt
mailto:info@jef.de
ISSN 1615-3006 : Titel: JEF-Info (Deutsche Ausg.)
Infos und Meinungen, die nicht von mailto:info@jef.de unterschrieben sind,
stellen nicht unbedingt eine Nachricht/Meinung der JEF-D dar.
© Junge Europaeische Foederalisten
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Datei: Info22-06
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