European Vegetarian Union

Invitation to a seminar organised by the European Vegetarian Union:


Vegetarians in an Enlarged European Union

How to Promote Vegetarianism in Europe

In the frame of the European Convention, Europeans are asked for their opinion regarding the European Union, the upcoming Enlargement and European issues in general. For more information please look at http://europa.eu.int/futurum/about_en.htm

In Brussels, Romano Prodi said on 23 July: “The Convention is a unique historic opportunity for moving decisively towards a new political entity. Even at this early stage it has shown great potential. It has gradually expanded the scope of the debate..”

In order to participate in that ongoing debate, and by that make vegetarian voices heard in the “new political entity”, the European Vegetarian Union invites to a one-day seminar with the aim to join forces, define the present position of vegetarian/vegan minorities and to develop a wayahead, leading to constructive contacts and exchanges with European institutions. This goal will not be achieved easily but the first of November (World Vegan Day!) seems like an excellent starting point. After all: “Even the longest journey starts with the first small step!”

The seminar will be chaired by the EVU President, Dr. Igor Bukovsky from Slovakia (one of the countries about to join the European Union) who, however, will not propose a ready-made schedule. On the contrary, it seems much more useful to develop the details with those of you who are interested in the subject. Here is a first outline of the event that has been registered at http://europa.eu.int/futurum/evoth_en.htm


Seminar Name:

Vegetarianism in Europe Language: English (sorry, no translation possible)

Date:

Friday, 1 November 2002 (All Saints’ Day/holiday in Belgium), starting at 9 h and ending with an evening meal.

Proposed topics for discussion:
  • Subsidies
  • Animal Welfare (Transports)
  • Health Issues
  • Economy / Ecology aspects
  • and/or others, according to the inputs of the participants


Aim:
  • to develop a strategy
  • to create a Working Group, monitoring all relevant developments in the EU and alerting the vegetarian organisations
  • to draft a press release
  • to submit our views to the Convention


Venue: Restaurant LA SAGA
Ave de la Chevalerie 9, 1040 Brussels Tel. +32 2 734 40 98

Cost: 55 Euro per person (for vegan/ bio food: lunch, dinner and two coffee breaks)

Accommodation, travel and transfers: Responsibility of the participants. However, we will gladly assist by forwarding names and details of hotels, maps etc.

Social events: In case of enough interest, we shall book a table for a meal on Thursday evening and arrange something for Saturday.

Further details will be distributed as soon as the number of attendees and a coordinated agenda are known.

Please join us in working towards for a healthier and more compassionate future in Europe!

For the President and the Board of the EVU Herma Caelen Secretary

 

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