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The most optimistic expectations by Newropeans’ members were topped by the real success of our second Agora, which was held in Berlin on February 3rd. After a morning debate on EU’s future foreign policy, the members from all over Europe turned to the social and economic dimension. Both debates will continue on the intranet, until a final vote by the members. Newropeans’ members also participated in three workshops: a TV interview training, the Marathon 2007 task force – and the launch of our juridical committee which investigates the preconditions for Newropeans to stand for European elections in all member states in 2009. Learn more or support the work: contact@newropeans.eu

2. Bye bye Berlin, danke!

At two o’clock in the morning, you could still see a number of Newropeans unchaining their dancing instincts. Others were debating the present and the future of the movement, of Europe, and of anything else in the Traumtänzer’s bar, others were still eating and chatting. Newropeans’ members in Berlin had cooked a tasty soup, salads, and, obviously, Würstchen were also available. Non-members invited to the party enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Want to know more on the Agora and related events? See Newropeans in Berlin

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4. A fast pace, a strong run: the first steps of Newropeans’ 2007 Democracy Marathon

The franco-german university in Metz was the ideal spot for a Newropeans Marathon conference: Franck Biancheri met students and teachers for a debate about Europe, and more specifically about the 20th anniversary of the Erasmus programme. Biancheri, who 20 years ago had an important part in saving from death the students’ exchange programme, will take the stage in tens of universities all around Europe. This month, Biancheri tours Czech Republic and Hungary, together with Zdenek Zalis, Bernd Baumgartl and Juraj Mesik. The 2007 Democracy Marathon had a successful start in January in Vienna, followed by Graz, Bratislava and Berlin. Give a look at our map to discover when we’ll visit your country.

5. Successful writers in Newropeans

Our compliments go to Harald Greib, Newropeans’ Executive Committee member! His political novel “Berlin mit Bitte um Weisung” (Mitteldeutscher Verlag, Germany) was ranked among the ten best international books in the last 60 years by the monthly magazine “Politik und Kommunikation”. The category was “political fiction” – although the author says that his sharp description of European institutions is absolutely real. Another Newropeans member, Mohamed Abdel Azim, who has recently taken the Presidency of the local group in Lyon (http://blogs.newropeans.eu/lyon/), has a huge success with his book “Israël et la bombe atomique”, (Ed. L’Harmattan, France) on Israeli nuclear weapons.

6. Recent press coverage

This year’s Marathon first steps already showed an increasing interest by the media: Austrian and German newspapers reported on Newropeans after the public meetings in Vienna and Berlin. Just before the movement’s Agora (general assembly) in Berlin, the Süddeutsche Zeitung published an interview with Mathias Freudigmann, member of Newropeans’ Board. Even before the start of our special “Erasmus” Marathon, Franck Biancheri, Newropeans’ president, had a long interview about the student’s exchange program on Radio France International. See the latest coverage by the media here.

7. Czech politicians: what a sense of humour!

“Bohemian Rapsody: finita la commedia?” Board members Zdenek Zdalis tells us about the last political developments in his country: the new government, its unstable situation. He says Czech politicians have a strong sense of humour. Because… read his editorial on Newropeans Magazine