EU Review & Call to Prayer (EURCP)

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The Word to pray

1 Timothy 2: 1,2 "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." [Prayers that implement God’s Word]

John 15: 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who ABIDES in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 7. If you ABIDE in Me, and My Words ABIDE in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you [The conditions for freedom]

2Chronicles 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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30 October 2004, EUReview & Call to Prayer Ministries – Hugh E. and Norma Jenson Davis

 

PRIMARY HEADLINES

Being gay is a sin, says Buttiglione

EU Commission President Withdraws Commission Team

European Parliament comes of age?

Turkey's Prime Minister visits France to defend Ankara's application to the EU

Berlin and France and the EU Constitution

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Articles are selected from different sources. EurActiv is used when possible as it offers 3 languages.

Most the articles will only have a summary. Some will be more fully presented. We are assuming that you are able to open and read linked articles.

 

EurActiv ALL CURRENT NEWS -3 Languages

English  homepage >> www.euractiv.com/?_lang=EN

French   homepage >> www.euractiv.com/?_lang=FR

German homepage >> www.euractiv.com/?_lang=DE

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EU Commission President Withdraws Commission Team

By CONSTANT BRAND

.c The Associated Press

 

STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso withdrew his proposed 24-member executive team from consideration by the European Parliament on Wednesday, realizing he faced an unprecedented rejection.

Barroso's team faced almost certain defeat because of strong opposition to Italy's Rocco Buttiglione, the proposed justice commissioner, who called homosexuality a sin and has been criticized for his conservative views on women and marriage.``The outcome would not be positive,'' Barroso said of the aborted vote by the 732-member legislature. ``In these circumstances, I have decided not to submit a new commission for approval today.'' It was unclear whether Barroso planned to make any changes in the proposed team, or when the vote might be rescheduled, but he told the chamber he hoped ``we can arrive at an outcome in the next few weeks.''

The next parliamentary session is planned for the week of Nov. 15  [See Prayers further below]

NOTE: MEP list   http://wwwdb.europarl.eu.int/ep6/owa/p_index_mep.memindex?ilg=EN

 

 

Being gay is a sin, says Buttiglione

The Catholic philosopher and Commissioner designate for freedom, security and justice Rocco Buttiglione has defined homosexuality as a sin during his hearing at the European Parliament.

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-130523-16&type=News&_lang=EN

PRAY that Commissioner Buttiglione will receive the same respect for his personal convictions as any Commissioner while also administering the law as it is written

EP committee rejects Buttiglione

Commission President Barroso has been hit by the first real political crisis with the Parliament civil liberties committee's narrow rejection of Italian Commissioner designate Rocco Buttiglione.

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-130812-16&type=News&_lang=EN  [or FR or DE]

Buttiglione crisis: six days to find a solution [with European Commission Link]

Published: Friday 15 October 2004 - 08:50

Socialist MEPs have presented Commission president Barroso with a stiff challenge - to resolve the Buttiglione crisis by 21 October. EurActiv outlines the stakes and positions, and the results of all the commissioner hearings.

LINK: Full list of Commissioners and their political situation

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-130923-16&type=News&_lang=EN

1. New political territory for caretaker Commission - 27.10.2004 - 16:41

The decision to postpone the investiture vote of the new European Commission has opened up a whole legal and political no man's land for the Brussels executive - expected to carry on for at least the next three

weeks.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17642&rk=1

1. Barroso holds tough on Commission team - 26.10.2004 - 12:31

The prospect of the European Union being plunged into political crisis today continues to loom as incoming Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso holds tough on his new team of Commissioners.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17625&rk=1

PRAY that President Barroso is able to select and that Parliament will approve a commission which fairly represents the cross section of the European family of nations

 

2. European Parliament comes of age - 27.10.2004 - 20:01

The feeling in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday was of a democratic institution sitting back to enjoy the results of having flexed its muscles.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17644&rk=1

1. MEPs await more concessions from Barroso - 26.10.2004 - 08:30

MEPs are expecting incoming Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso to make more concessions over his controversial new team ahead of a crucial vote on Wednesday.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17614&rk=1

Pray for God’s guidance for the MEP’s and specifically the Christian MEP’s

 

EXCERPTS FROM LETTER TO EURCP

The news today is not good eh! Is this the fall of the house of cards, I wonder, or are the battle lines now being visibly and concretely drawn. I fear we now begin the real war. 

 

Barroso's back down and Buttiglione's 'martyrdom' for his Christian values tells us much about the EU agenda. No talk at all about his political ability. In our evening news he was called 'fundamentalist' twice. One of our most liberal MEP's spoke out against him on the 6pm news but I do have to say a more moderate MEP from Cork spoke about the way his Christian values were being attacked. Mind you, this was on a news during the day where only those at home watch, if indeed they do. [continued next page]

 

In recent months I have become increasingly conscious of the need to pray for the conversion of the hearts of 'decision makers' and the UN and the EU feature very strongly in this!

Mary McMullins [Ireland] http://www.circleofprayer.com/

 

Turkey's Prime Minister visits France to defend Ankara's application to the EU

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has paid a visit to France to defend Ankara's

application to the EU. In French media, he expressed concerns over the terms of the debate in France.

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-131298-16&type=News&_lang=EN

2. France and Germany offer strong support to Turkey - 27.10.2004 - 09:19

The leaders of France and Germany have offered strong statements of support to Turkey’s bid to join the EU, despite political and public opposition in their home countries.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17633&rk=1

PRAY that God’s will be done concerning Turkey and the EU.

 

French referendum on EU Constitution may take place in May

France may decide to hold a referendum on the EU Constitution in May as opposed to late  2005 as previously planned. The government wants to clearly separate this debate from the one on Turkey's EU entry.

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-131045-16&type=News&_lang=EN

8. Berlin moves to allow referendum on EU Constitution - 26.10.2004 - 09:45

Berlin’s governing Socialist-Green coalition has agreed to present, for a second time, changes to the German constitution, paving the way for a possible vote on the Constitution.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17616&rk=1

3. Eurosceptic MEPs group together against Constitution - 26.10.2004 - 17:40

A group of eurosceptic MEPs have launched an alliance against the European Constitution – just three days before the document is due to be signed by EU leaders.

Article >> http://euobserver.com/?aid=17626&rk=1

PRAY for Nations to recognise and select  what is God’s plan for the EU Constitution

 

Britain and France clash over joint EU border controls

Disagreements between France and the UK over common EU border controls have stalled interior ministers’ negotiations on security. First steps towards a common asylum procedure are to be made later this year.

>> www.euractiv.com/Article?tcmuri=tcm:29-131472-16&type=News?_lang=EN

PRAY that basic freedoms and rights for all EU citizens is preserved

 

CLARIFICATION NOTE: We do not necessarily endorse any article or organization represented, but to let you know (Matt 5:14-16) what is being said and know how to pray specifically. Specific prayer is often the most effective. We will try to make clear which organization is responsible for each article.]

 

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