APRIL 8th PREDICTION

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(wordsower @ April 17 2003,11:55 pm)

Hey!

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Power To The Council

Valery Giscard d'Estaing, president of the Convention on the Future of Europe, has revealed his long awaited proposal for restructuring the European Union.

And, according to the BBC, Giscard's plan calls for the creation of a full-time presidency within the Council (Read about it here).

This is what I'd been expecting. Here's why:

There has been a power struggle going on over who will control the new, super EU due on the scene in 2004. On one side of the struggle you have those who want to see a strong Federal Europe governed by the EU Commission. On the other side are those who would rather see a looser confederacy of sovereign nation states governed from within the European Council.

The Convention on the Future of Europe became the primary battle field where the power struggle was to be resolved. And, as I've previously reported, Giscard -- president of the Convention -- has long been known to be in favor of strengthening the Council. In fact, Giscard was responsible for the creation of the Council.

So, Giscard's proposal did what people were expecting. His plan for a full-time president within the Council shifts power away from the Commission and to the Council. And, naturally, those in favor of making the Commission the seat of power are screaming (Read about it here).

However, there are other reasons why I suspected Giscard would want to make the Council the seat of power in the EU. For one thing, the Council is where the EU's new 10-nation military alliance is located. And, according to Bible prophecy, the revival of the old Roman Empire is to be under the direction of an alliance of 10-kings (Revelation 13:1).

And for another reason, my opinion is a Europe of Nation States is more in line with how the Bible describes the revived Roman Empire due on the scene in the end-times.

This is what an angel said to the Old Testament prophet Daniel about this end-time Europe:

"Then there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; inasmuch as iron crushes and shatters all things, so, like iron that breaks in pieces, it will crush and break all these in pieces. And in that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, it will be a divided kingdom; but it will have in it the toughness of iron, inasmuch as you saw the iron mixed with common clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of pottery, so some of the kingdom will be strong and part of it will be brittle. And in that you saw the iron mixed with common clay, they will combine with one another in the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, even as iron does not combine with pottery" Daniel 2:40-43 New American Standard Bible).

Here we find that the nations of Europe will not adhere to each other. Instead, they will "combine with one another in the seed of men." This seems to say the nations of Europe will not give up their sovereignty by being absorbed by a Federal Europe, but instead will join into a loose confederacy of sovereign nation states.

So, Giscard's plan has been revealed. It calls for the creation of a full-time presidency within the Council. If implemented, it will establish a Europe of Nation States with a common foreign policy under the direction of a 10-nation military alliance (Read about it here).

And, it would be just like the Bible said.

04-23-2003

http://fulfilledprophecy.com/power_to_council.htm

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23.04.2003 - 13:29 CET

Commission stung by Giscard's proposals

The Commission has been forced into a quick reaction. (Photo: EU Commission)

EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The European Commission has reacted furiously to the proposals by Convention president Val

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Rebirth of the Beast That Was

The results of the recent European Union's Athens summit is being seen differently by observers depending on their perspective. Many of the older, more skeptical Europeans are seeing the summit as exposing the frailty of the Union. The fact that, when push came to shove, some member states held firm to opposite positions over the Iraqi war issue proved to these leaders a common foreign and security policy for the new, super EU was a fantasy.

On the other hand, some of the younger Europeans are a little more optimistic about what was accomplished at the recent summit. The EUobserver posted a commentary by Dan-Daniel Tomozeiu titled, "A new Europe is being Born!" (Read about it here) In his commentary Tomozeiu pointed to what he considered to be positive results of the summit.

One positive result he said was the summit "opened its gates for 10 new countries that will strengthen the Union through their diversity."

Another result was, "the conference of the eighteen 'smaller' EU present and future members that finally said 'Enough is enough!' He went on to explain, "The common stand of the eighteen will probably open the road for a more supranational vision of the Union."

Then, after praising Val

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25.04.2003 - 09:58 CET

[salt&pepper] A new Europe is being Born!

A European Union that only a few months ago seemed to have an unsure future is now gathering powers. (Photo: EUobserver.com)

EUOBSERVER / SALT&PEPPER - The Athens summit was a very important moment for EU

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Interesting

The reports about the mini summit held today in Brussels by France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg are beginning to appear. As I mentioned in my last commentary, I suspect France and other anti-American factions in the European Union are attempting to create a "hard core" defense group before the new 10 pro-American nations enter the EU in 2004.

The question now waiting to be answered is what did these four nations achieve -- if anything -- at their mini defense summit?

As I think about this question, I realize this isn't the first time France has attempted to create a core defense group. The first time was back in 2000 when France held the six-month EU presidency. France, with the help of Javier Solana, attempted to create a 10-nation core defense group within the EU when they implemented Recommendation 666 and transferred the Western European Union military alliance into the Council of Europe under Solana.

Now it appears this first core group didn't work out the way France wanted -- it was still too pro-America. So, after the Iraqi war split France's first attempt at a core group apart, France decided to create another core group -- this time outside the EU.

Evidently I'm not the only one who finds France's recent actions intriguing. When Solana was asked what he thought about France's idea for another core group Solana's only response was to say, "interesting" (Read about it here).

Did France and the other three anti-American nations succeed in creating their new core defense group. According to all the reports I've seen so far, the answer is no. However, this doesn't mean their idea for a more independent defense system for the new, super EU due on the scene in 2004 has failed.

You see, today's mini summit produced a joint declaration and a seven-point plan that is to be presented to the ministers at the EU's June summit (Read about it here). And, as you know, the EU is already working on another plan for basically the same thing -- the possibility of a core EU defense group -- being presented by Valery Giscard d'Estaing, chairman of the Convention on the Future of Europe. In fact, Giscard's plan even calls for a new, more powerful Foreign Minister to direct this core defense group.

So, what can I say about all these strange events in the EU.

Solana already said it best, "interesting."

04-29-2003

http://fulfilledprophecy.com/interesting.html

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April 28, 2003

Analysis:U.S. allies rap EU defense summit

By Gareth Harding

UPI Chief European Correspondent

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 28 (UPI) -- The leaders of Europe's anti-war camp, dubbed the "coalition of the unwilling," are due to meet in Brussels Tuesday to sketch out plans aimed at creating a standing European Union army capable of acting independently of NATO. Top Stories

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JOINT STATEMENT BY

THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION,

THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

AND THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

30 APRIL 2003

ANNEX:

A performance-based road map to a permanent two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Quartet will meet regularly at senior levels to evaluate the parties' performance on implementation of the plan. In each phase, the parties are expected to perform their obligations in parallel, unless otherwise indicated.

PHASE I: ENDING TERROR AND VIOLENCE, NORMALIZING PALESTINIAN LIFE, AND BUILDING PALESTINIAN INSTITUTIONS PRESENT TO MAY 2003

In Phase I. the Palestinians immediately undertake and unconditional cessation of violence according to the steps outlined below; such action should be accompanied by supportive measures undertaken by Israel. Palestinians and Israelis resume security cooperation based on the Tenet work plan to end violence, terrorism, and incitement through restructured and effective Palestinian security services. Palestinian undertake comprehensive political reform in preparation for statehood, including drafting a Palestinian constitution, and free, fair and open elections upon the basis of those measures. Israel takes all necessary steps to help normalize Palestinian life. Israel withdraws from Palestinian areas occupied from September 28, 2000 and the two sides restore the status quo that existed at that time, as security performance and cooperation progress. Israel also freezes all settlement activity, consistent with the Mitchell report.

At the outset of Phase I:

* Palestinian leadership issues unequivocal statement reiterating Israel's right to exist in peace and security and calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end armed activity and all acts of violence against Israelis anywhere. All official Palestinian institutions end incitement against Israel.

* Israeli leadership issues unequivocal statement affirming its commitments to the two-state vision of an independent, viable, sovereign Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel, as expressed by President Bush, and calling for an immediate end to violence against Palestinian everywhere. All official Israeli institutions end incitement against Palestinians.

SECURITY

* Palestinians declare an unequivocal end to violence and terrorism and undertake visible efforts on the ground to arrest, disrupt, and restrain individuals and groups conduction and planning violent attacks on Israelis anywhere.

* Rebuilt and refocused Palestinian Authority security apparatus begins sustained, targeted, and effective operations aimed at confronting all those engaged in terror and dismantlement of terrorist capabilities and infrastructure. This includes commencing confiscation of illegal weapons and consolidation of security authority, free of association with terror and corruption.

* GOI takes no actions undermining trust, including deportations, attack on civilians; confiscation and/or demolition of Palestinian homes and property, as a punitive measure or to facilitate Israeli construction; destruction of Palestinian institutions and infrastructure; and other measures specified in the Tenet Work Plan.

* Relying on existing mechanisms and on-the ground resources, Quartet representatives begin informal monitoring and consult with the parties on establishment of a formal monitoring mechanism and its implementation.

*Implementation, as previously agreed, of U.S. rebuilding, training and resumed security cooperation plan in collaboration with outside oversight board (U.S. - Egypt - Jordan). Quartet support for efforts to achieve a lasting, comprehensive cease-fire.

* All Palestinian security organizations are consolidated into three services reporting to an empowered Interior Minister.

* Restructured/retained Palestinian security forces and IDF counterparts progressively resume security cooperation and other undertakings in implementation of the Tenet work plan, including regular senior-level meetings, with the participation of U.S. security officials.

* Arab states cut off public and private funding and all other forms of support for groups supporting and engaging in violence and terror.

* All donors providing budgetary support for the Palestinians channel these funds through the Palestinian Ministry of Finance's Single Treasury Account. As comprehensive security performance moves forward, IDF withdraws progressively from areas occupied since September 28, 2000 and the two sides restore the status quo that existed prior to September 28, 2000. Palestinian security forces redeploy to areas vacated by IDF. Palestinian Institution-building.

* Immediate action on credible process to produce draft constitution for Palestinian statehood. As rapidly as possible, constitutional committee circulates draft Palestinian constitution, based on strong parliamentary democracy and cabinet with empowered prime minister, for public comment/debate. Constitutional committee proposes draft document for submission after elections for approval by appropriate Palestinian institutions.

* Appointment of interim prime minister or cabinet with empowered executive authority/decision-making body. * GOI fully facilitates travel of Palestinian officials for PLC and Cabinet sessions, internationally supervised security retraining, electoral and other reform activity, and other supportive measures related to the reform efforts.

* Continued appointment of Palestinian ministers empowered to undertake fundamental reform. Completion of further steps to achieve genuine separation of powers, including any necessary Palestinian legal reforms for this purpose.

* Establishment of independent Palestinian election commission. PLC reviews and revises elections law. Palestinian performance on judicial, administrative, and economic benchmarks, as established by the International Task Force on Palestinian Reform.

* As early as possible, and based upon the above measures and in the context of open debate and transparent candidate selection/electoral campaign based on a free, multiparty process, Palestinians hold free, open, and fair elections.

* GOI facilitates Task Force election assistance, registration of voters, movement of candidates and voting officials. Support for NGOs involved in the election process.

* GOI reopens Palestinian Chamber of Commerce and other closed Palestinian institutions in East Jerusalem based on a commitment that these institutions operate strictly in accordance with prior agreements between the parties. Humanitarian Response

* Israel takes measures to improve the humanitarian situation. Israel and Palestinians implement in full all recommendations of the Bertini report to improve humanitarian conditions, lifting curfews, and easing restrictions on movement of persons and goods, and allowing full, safe, and unfettered access of international and humanitarian personnel.

* AHLC reviews the humanitarian situation and prospects for economic development in the West Bank and Gaza and launches a major donor assistance effort, including to the reform effort.

* GOI and PA continue revenue clearance process and transfer of funds, including arrears, in accordance with agreed, transparent monitoring mechanism. Civil Society.

* Continued donor support, including increased funding through PVOs/NGOs, for people to people programs, private sector development and civil society initiatives. Settlements.

* GOI immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001.

* Consistent with the Mitchell Report, GOI freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements).

PHASE II. TRANSITION JUNE 2003 - DECEMBER 2003

In the second phase, efforts are focused on the option of creating an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders and attributes of sovereignty, based on the new constitution, as a way station to a permanent status settlement. As has been noted, this goal can be achieved when the Palestinian people have a leadership acting decisively against terror, willing and able to build a practicing democracy based on tolerance and liberty. With such a leadership, reformed civil institutions and security structures, the Palestinians will have the active support of the Quartet and the broader international community in establishing an independent, viable, state. Progress into Phase II will be based upon the consensus judgment of the Quartet of whether conditions are appropriate to proceed, taking into account performance of both parties. Furthering and sustaining efforts to normalize Palestinian lives and build Palestinian institutions, Phase II starts after Palestinian elections and ends with possible creation of an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders in 2003. Its primary goals are continued comprehensive security performance and effective security cooperation, continued normalization of Palestinian life and institution-building, further building on and sustaining of the goals outlined in Phase I, ratification of a democratic Palestinian constitution, formal establishment of office of prime minister, consolidation of political reform, and the creation of a Palestinian state with provisional borders.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

Convened by the Quartet, in consultation with the parties, immediately after the successful conclusion of Palestinian elections, to support Palestinian economic recovery and launch a process, leading to establishment of an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders.

* Such a meeting would be inclusive, based on the goal of a comprehensive Middle East peace (including between Israel and Syria, and Israel and Lebanon), and based on the principles described in the preamble to this document.

* Arab states restore pre-intifada links to Israel (trade offices, etc.).

* Revival of multilateral engagement on issues including regional water resources, environment, economic development, refugees, and arms control issues.

* New constitution for democratic, independent Palestinian state is finalized and approved by appropriate Palestinian institutions. Further elections, if required, should follow approval of the new constitution.

* Empowered reform cabinet with office of prime minister formally established, consistent with draft constitution. Continued comprehensive security performance, including effective security cooperation on the bases laid out in Phase I.

* Creation of an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders through a process of Israeli-Palestinian engagement. Launched by the international conference. As part of this process, implementation of prior agreements, to enhance maximum territorial contiguity, including further action on settlements in conjunction with establishment of a Palestinian state with provisional borders.

* Enhanced international role in monitoring transition, with the active, sustained, and operational support of the Quartet.

* Quartet members promote international recognition of Palestinian state, including possible UN membership.

PHASE III: PERMANENT STATUS AGREEMENT AND END OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT 2004 - 2005

Progress into Phase III, based on consensus judgment of Quartet, and taking into account actions of both parties and Quartet monitoring. Phase III objectives are consolidation of reform and stabilization of Palestinian institutions, sustained, effective Palestinian security performance, and Israeli-Palestinian negotiations aimed at a permanent status agreement in 2005.

SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

Convened by Quartet, in consultation with the parties, at beginning of 2004 to endorse agreement reached on an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders and formally to launch a process with the active, sustained, and operational support of the Quartet, leading to a final, permanent status resolution in 2005, including on borders, Jerusalem, refugees, settlements; and, to support progress toward a comprehensive Middle East settlement between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria, to be achieved as soon as possible.

* Continued comprehensive, effective progress on the reform agenda laid out by the Task Force in preparation for final status agreement. Continued sustained and effective security performance, and sustained, effective security cooperation on the basis laid out in Phase I. International efforts to facilitate reform and stabilize Palestinian institutions and the Palestinian economy, in preparation for final status agreement.

* Parties reach final and comprehensive permanent status agreement that ends the Israel - Palestinian conflict in 2005, through a settlement negotiated between the parties based on UNSCR 242, 338, and 1397, that ends the occupation that began in 1967, and includes an agreed, just, fair, and realistic solution to the refugee issue, and a negotiated resolution on the status of Jerusalem that takes into account the political and religious concerns of both sides, and protects the religious interests of Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwide, and fulfills the vision of two states, Israel and sovereign, independent, democratic and viable Palestine, living side-by-side in peace and security.

* Arab state acceptance of full normal relations with Israel and security for all the states of the region in the context of a compressive Arab-Israeli peace.

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(ROAD MAP PEACE PLAN @ May 01 2003,9:52 pm)

PHASE III: PERMANENT STATUS AGREEMENT AND END OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT 2004 - 2005

Progress into Phase III, based on consensus judgment of Quartet, and taking into account actions of both parties and Quartet monitoring. Phase III objectives are consolidation of reform and stabilization of Palestinian institutions, sustained, effective Palestinian security performance, and Israeli-Palestinian negotiations aimed at a permanent status agreement in 2005.

SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

Convened by Quartet, in consultation with the parties, at beginning of 2004 to endorse agreement reached on an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders and formally to launch a process with the active, sustained, and operational support of the Quartet, leading to a final, permanent status resolution in 2005, including on borders, Jerusalem, refugees, settlements; and, to support progress toward a comprehensive Middle East settlement between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria, to be achieved as soon as possible.

* Continued comprehensive, effective progress on the reform agenda laid out by the Task Force in preparation for final status agreement. Continued sustained and effective security performance, and sustained, effective security cooperation on the basis laid out in Phase I. International efforts to facilitate reform and stabilize Palestinian institutions and the Palestinian economy, in preparation for final status agreement.

* Parties reach final and comprehensive permanent status agreement that ends the Israel - Palestinian conflict in 2005, through a settlement negotiated between the parties based on UNSCR 242, 338, and 1397, that ends the occupation that began in 1967, and includes an agreed, just, fair, and realistic solution to the refugee issue, and a negotiated resolution on the status of Jerusalem that takes into account the political and religious concerns of both sides, and protects the religious interests of Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwide, and fulfills the vision of two states, Israel and sovereign, independent, democratic and viable Palestine, living side-by-side in peace and security.

* Arab state acceptance of full normal relations with Israel and security for all the states of the region in the context of a compressive Arab-Israeli peace.

Just two things I want to point out real quick.

The EU Part was done by the High Representative of the Foreign and Security Policy of The European Union, which is none other than Javier Solana. Why am I not surprised?

And the other incredible thing is the timing of PHASE III. Can you believe it is to go into effect next year (2004)??

Folks, this is the exact same time that the new EU President will take control of the EU!! Does anyone here me out there?? Can I get a witness??

My deliverer is comin', my deliverer is standin' by!!

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"Road Map to "Peace and Security"

I believe an important overlooked sign about the coming Antichrist may have occurred in 1992. The sign occurred during this 1992 Israeli election. The reason I believe this is because of something the Apostle Paul said: