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Letter from Brussels

Nyhedsbreve fra Kirkernes EU-kontor i Bryssel

23. juni 2012

Det oplyses, at nyhedsbrevet går ind, og at disse nyhedsbreve er de sidste, der udgives. Nyhedsbrevene kan hentes nedenfor.

Nyhedsbrev nr. 3

  • Will the EU also experience an “Arab spring”? Time for EU Citizens’ initiative
  • 2012 European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between generations
  • New EP President promised a clampdown on anti-Semitism and xenophobia
  • New appointments in Brussels

Nyhedsbrev nr. 4

  • The European Commission has a new religious adviser
  • Record cold winter coincides with an increase of poverty in Europe
  • Corruption within the EU increases
  • Current conferences in Brussels

Nyhedsbrev nr. 5

  • The Citizens’ Europe
  • Civil dialogue
  • Social Platform
  • CEDAG
  • Social Economy
  • ECAS

Nyhedsbrev nr. 6

  • The launch of EU citizens’ initiative in April; experts fear a flop
  • Danish EU Presidency launches Citizens’ Initiative
  • EU Parliament has amended rules for lobbyists – day pass replaces permanent visit pass
  • Clumsy attempt by EU leaders to participate in the mourning after the murders in Toulouse
  • New Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly will strengthen ties between EU and Southern Mediterranean

Nyhedsbrev nr. 7

  • Churches highlight the issue of EU’s duty to defend religious freedom – the EU has a duty to monitor religious freedom in Europe and beyond
  • The communication from Brussels is improved; COMECE renews itself with YouTube videos and twitter
  • Increased xenophobia and denunciation – a growing problem in the EU
  • European churches require greater EU responsibility for welcoming refugees