QCEA
aims to inspire reflection and debate on these questions and more
in order to explore the connections between the spiritual and ethical
values of Quakerism and the ‘European values’ which
provide a base for European governance.
The
European Union is currently facing the twin challenges of enlargement
and globalisation. The EU has to change to meet these challenges
and in addition has to evolve to meet the expectations and demands
of its citizens. The current debate on the Future of Europe aims
to engage citizens across Europe in order to base changes on the
values and needs of citizens. QCEA is running this project to inform
Quakers about the key issues, find out what Quakers think and make
a positive Quaker contribution to the debate underway in the European
institutions.
With
these aims we are running seminars across Europe. So far successful
seminars have been held in six different European countries, involving
Quakers of 17 nationalities. Further seminars are planned for the
summer and autumn. There will be a conference in October and the
feedback from the seminars, the conference and the written materials
that have been produced, will be used to produce a publication provisionally
entitled ‘A Quaker View of Europe’.
We
want to know what YOU think about these issues. Please browse this
section of the website to find out more information about the issues,
read what other Quakers have said, and find out about the events
that are planned.
Get
involved in this project by
•
Sending us your ideas and opinions by post,
fax or e-mail. See the responses to the project so far.
•
Attending our seminars: please contact
QCEA for future events
•
Running a discussion group in your Meeting. Through
this website, we can provide you with useful
information on the Convention and the project (including briefing
papers and interesting links). Read the initial submission from
QCEA to the Convention.
•
Subscribing to Around
Europe, the QCEA newsletter, for articles and up-dates on the
project. The December 2001 edition contains articles on key issues
and a special report on the Laeken Summit.
This
project will evolve, but its success depends on your active participation.
We are therefore happy about any form of feedback. Contact QCEA
Office with comments, suggestions or requests for further information.
QCEA
gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the European Commission
for this project. This publication reflects the author’s views.
The Commission is not liable for any use that may be made of the
information contained in this publication.
Further
Information on The Future of Europe
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