Bandi di gara” “

· LOTTA ALLA VIOLENZA – Programma “DAPHNE” 2000-2003 – Misure preventive dirette a combattere la violenza contro i bambini, gli adolescenti e le donne – Invito a presentare proposte 2003. Termine ultimo per la presentazione delle proposte: 10/2/2003. Per ulteriori informazioni, contattare la Commissione Europea, DG Giustizia e affari interni, Fax 00322.299.6711, E-mail isabelle.touwaide@cec.eu.int, oppure […]

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editorial" "

New frontiers” “

With preparations for a new enlargement, the European Union is going through an essential phase in its long formation. Begun over fifty years ago, with the famous Declaration of Robert Schuman of 9 May 1950 which opened the way to the creation of the first European Community in 1952, the European Steel and Coal Community […]

di Jean-Dominique Durand" "university of Lyons" "" "" "

the Convention" "

More attention to social Europe” “

Apart from the more or less explicit criticisms from all sides of the political spectrum of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and his method of presenting ideas and proposals to the press without debating them previously in plenary session, the twelfth session of the Convention on the future of Europe (Brussels, 7-8 November 2002) was distinguished by […]

di Gian Andrea Garancini - Brussels" "" "

A gap has been filled” “

The Convention on the future of Europe, in the course of its last plenary session, decided to set up a work group on social policies (cf. the previous report). The debate on social issues is likely to be of great importance for defining the future appearance of the “common European home”. That’s why SirEurope has […]

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refugees" "

Too many restrictions” “

There are over 2.4 million refugees in Europe due to wars, or persecutions on grounds of race, religion or political opinion. Of these, 1.7 million are in the countries of the European Union (figures for 2001). Their distribution is very varied: Sweden hosts 20 refugees for every 1000 residents, countries like Austria, Denmark, Germany and […]

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mass media" "

"Signis" takes the first steps” “” “

Exactly twelve months ago – in November 2001 – Signis was founded in Rome as a non-profit organization, officially recognized by the Vatican. It was born from the fusion of two organizations created in 1928: UNDA (radio and television) and OCIC (cinema and audiovisuals). The world Catholic Association for the mass media now comprises 140 […]

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Austria" "

Elections: a politics of values” “

The autumn plenary assembly of the Austrian Episcopal Conference was held at Salzburg from 4 to 7 November. The questions discussed included EU enlargement and the forthcoming elections of the national Assembly, Austria’s central legislative organ, scheduled for 24 November. The final document was presented by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn , president of the Austrian Episcopal […]

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France" "

In dialogue with society” “

150 French bishops, including 112 still in service, met in Lourdes for their annual plenary assembly from 3 to 9 November. Among the many dossiers on the agenda, two has been opened last year: marriage and catechesis. Three new reports were added: two relating to the Church and society and a third to the reorganization […]

di Maryvonne Gasse - Paris" "" "

ecumenism" "

Armenia: Anglican-Orthodox meeting on christology” “

Members of the Anglican Communion and the eastern Orthodox Churches met in Armenia, from 5 to 10 November, for a meeting of dialogue promoted in the framework of an international Commission established by the two Churches. The meeting was co-chaired by Metropolitan Bishoy, of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and the Rev. Geoffrey Rowell, Anglican bishop […]

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Vienna: consultation on religious minorities” “

“All religious communities must have the right to practice their faith” and “ every attempt by the State to interfere in the internal affairs of the religious communities represents a violation of human rights“. So declare the participants in the consultation promoted by the “Church and Society” Commission of the KEK (Conference of the European […]

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