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The European Parliament adopted, on 20 November, a Resolution expressing its serious concern about the situation in the Indonesian province of Aceh, and in particular about the extension of martial law and military operations. The EP denounces the acts of violence now taking place, including armed conflicts, kidnappings, assassinations and other acts of violence, especially […]

In spite of the repeated declarations of the Vietnamese authorities, the situation of fundamental liberties in Vietnam and, in particular, of freedom of religion, continues to give grounds for extreme concern. The European Parliament adopted, on 20 November, a Resolution in which it asks the Vietnamese authorities immediately to put an end to policies of […]

Europe and the world" "

The European Parliament, meeting in plenary session on 19 November, approved a report of the Commission for women’s rights, which underlines the need for more urgent and incisive action to prevent violence against women. According to the report, “violence against women cannot be eliminated without first combating those factors that, directly or indirectly, contribute to […]

IGC" "

The work of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC), inaugurated in Rome on 4 October, ought to approve the final text of the European Constitution in good time to be able to sign the new constitutional Treaty prior to the elections of the Strasbourg Parliament next June. Bearing in mind that a minimum two months will be […]

EU Constitution" "

The summit of the Heads of State and of Government, marking the end of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC), will be held in Brussels on 12 and 13 December. On that date the citizens of Europe will finally know whether the Union is able to give itself a Constitution prior to its enlargement from 15 to […]

A White Paper is a document containing recommendations for action by the European Community in a particular field. Once approved by the Council of Ministers, the document may become “a programme of action” for the Union. It’s not a bill or the text of a piece of legislation. It’s more like a “declaration of intention” […]

youth" "

The first “Campus of the students of Europe” was held in Orvieto from 11 to 16 November. Organized by Italy’s Ministry for Education in collaboration with the European Commission, the Campus was attended by 130 students aged 16 and 17 from 16 member states of the 25-member EU. They discussed Europe, youth policies and schools, […]

monthly agenda" "

The main appointments of the Christian Churches, and of European institutions and organizations 1 Visit “ad Limina Apostolorum” of the French bishops of the ecclesiastical provinces of Rennes-Rouen (1-6) – 262nd ordinary assembly of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference (1-4), at St. Gallen. 2 VI Euromediterranean Ministerial Conference, as part of the six months’ Italian Presidency […]

The first national meeting of Swiss youth, with the slogan “Arise!”, will be held in the arena of Bern from 5 to 6 June 2004. According to preliminary forecasts, it is expected that some 10,000 youngsters will participate. The Swiss Episcopal Conference has invited the Pope who, as the Swiss bishops themselves have reported, is […]

The next European youth meeting animated by the Taizé Community will be held in Hamburg from 29 December to 2 January. A dozen Taizé brothers and some fifteen young people of various nationality have already arrived in the German city to continue the preparations for the meeting in over 200 parishes of various confessions. Six […]