2004 European Free Alliance Meeting in the European Parliament, Brussels

European Free Alliance Meeting in the European Parliament Brussels

November 8th and 9th, 2004

On November 8 & 9, 2004 a delegation from the European Free Alliance - Rainbow took part in the General Assembly of the European Free Alliance - European Political Party (EFA-EPP), held in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.

Among other issues, extended discussion was made in particular to the following:

a)	Implementation of the decisions taken by the previous General Assembly 25th -26th March in Barcelona.
b)	A political analysis on matters concerning Turkey and the new European Commission.
c)	Priorities and proposals in contacting new parties-Enlargement of EFA.
d)	The launch of European Free Alliance as European Political Party and the relations with the EFA group and within EFA Parties.
e)	The European Constitution - Public initiative from EFA.

The Macedonian delegation referred to the issue of the Home of Macedonian Culture, mostly to highlight the unsatisfactory situation, concerning freedom of association and expression for the members of the Macedonian community residing in Greece. In addition, stress was placed on the great importance that common visits to the Greek Ministries/Authorities of a joint EFA-EPP & Rainbow delegation could have in the near future.

The main objective of these visits will be a clear description of today's situation, as far as the Macedonian Minority in Greece is concerned. Also, a thorough discussion of all the necessary improvements that should be conducted from now on.

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