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JEF Catalunya: Mail to President Van Rompuy - Mail to President Van Rompuy

Italian version at the bottom (only the text of the mail)

Versión española abajo (solo texto del mail)

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Very likely you have all heard about Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi's declaration on the belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko .

Besides the seriousness of Berlusconi's words, extremely dangerous for the potential democratic transition of Belarus, I have been shocked by the deafening silence on the part of the European institutions . Therefore, with my friends from "JEF Catalunya" (always very active against Lukashenko's regime), I have prepared an email to be sent to the recently named President of the EU Council, Mister Herman Van Rompuy , calling for his immediate intervention in the debate. I hereby attach for your information the text of the letter: obviously, everybody is free to use the text as a draft for a similar email to be sent to President Van Rompuy.

PS: please notice that we have also tried, unsuccesfully, to involve JEF Europe and JEF Italy in this activity . The former hasn't replied to our proposal, whilst the latter rejected our suggestion of joint activity. A true pity, in my opinion, and a wasted opportunity.

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Text of the mail:

For the kind attention of

Mr. HERMAN VAN ROMPUY

President of the European Council

Dear President,

The recent visit of the President of the Italian government, Silvio Berlusconi, to Minsk (Belarus) has transformed into an incredible defence of President Alexander Lukashenko, a man that the European Union defines as "the last European dictator" and "persona non grata on European soil". As you well know, Berlusconi has praised Lukashenko, stating that "the people love him, as shown by the latest election results, which are recognized the world over."

The words of President Berlusconi are not just offensive towards the Belarusians that suffer under the regime established by Lukashenko, but also for the rest of Europe that believes in liberty and defend democratic values.

Nevertheless, in our opinion the deafening silence on the part of the European institutions is even more serious: Ludz Gullner, spokesperson of the High Representative for foreign policy of the EU, Catherine Ashton, has made no declaration beyond "no comment" on the part of the Council.

JEF - Young European Federalists of Catalunya, as a Europhile organization that promotes the defence of democracy, and which has always actively condemned the Lukashenko regime, calls for immediate public declarations denouncing the Belarusian dictatorship and the declarations of President Berlusconi, establishing a clear line on the part of the EU in favour of democracy and human rights.

We thank you in advance for your attention.

With our best regards,

European Federalist Joventut de Catalunya

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the attention of

HERMAN VAN ROMPUY

President of the Council of Europe

Dear President,

the recent visit of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Minsk (Belarus) has turned in an incredible spot in favor of President Alexander Lukashenko, presonaggio that the European Union calls "Europe's last dictator" and "persona non grata on European soil." As you know well, Mr Berlusconi has praised President Lukashenko, saying "the people love him, as evidenced by recent election results, which are recognized all over the world."

The words of Mr Berlusconi is not only offensive to the people of Belarus who suffer the Lukashenko regime, but also for all of us who believe in Europe in freedom and defend the values \u200b\u200bof democracy.

Without doubt, but perhaps more importantly, in our opinion, the deafening silence of the European institutions on the story: Ludza Gullner, spokesman High Representative for EU Foreign Policy Catherine Ashton, said nothing less than "not c 'is no comment "by the Council.

JEF Catalunya -European as an association that defends the values \u200b\u200bof democracy and still very active in the condemnation of the Lukashenko regime, he asks her to publicly state his objection and immediately the dictatorship in Belarus and the statements of Mr Berlusconi, thus establishing a clear line of EU to promote democracy and human rights.

Thanking advance for the attention given us send our best regards.

JEF Catalunya

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A la atención de

Sr. HERMAN VAN ROMPUY

President of the Council of Europe

Dear President,

the recent visit of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to Minsk (Belarus) has become an incredible defense of President Alexander Lukashenko, a man that the European Union defines as "Europe's last dictator" and " persona non grata European soil. "As you well know, Berlusconi has praised President Lukashenko, saying " the people he loves, as evidenced by recent election results, known around the world. "

The words of President Berlusconi is not only offensive to the Belarusians who have the system introduced by Lukashenko, but also to the rest of the Europeans who believe in freedom and defend the values democracy.

however, is more serious still, in our opinion, the deafening silence of the European institutions: Ludza Gullne , spokesman of the High Representative for EU foreign policy Catherine Ashton, said nothing less than "no comment" from the Council.

"JEF - Young European Federalists de Catalunya" as an association Europe that promotes the defense of democracy, always very active in condemning the Lukashenko regime, state asks and immediately publicly condemn the Belarus dictatorship and the statements of Mr Berlusconi, establishing a clear line of the EU in favor of democracy and human rights.

Thank you in advance for your attention.

Yours sincerely,

European Federalist Joventut de Catalunya

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Day No Berlusconi: the my doubts, my hopes

Like most of you know I suppose, was opened Saturday, Dec. 5 for a national demonstration to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Berlusconi Silivia.

We list below the first link where you can find useful information, if you want to learn more and / or join:

http://www.noberlusconiday.org/

http://www.facebook.com/no.berlusconi.day # / no.berlusconi.day? V = info

http://noberlusconiday.wordpress.com/

http://noberlusconiday.forumup.it/

Link for the event in Barcelona :

http : / / www.noberlusconiday.org/?page_id=303

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&ref=search&gid=155492877178

The event is of great importance for two reasons:

1. Objective: Silvio Berlusconi to resign and lead a company which seem desperate but does not harm to try and - above all - you have to talk about this, put pressure on public making available all information on garbage perpetuated by the poet of Arcore;
2. Source and organization : The event started network without political support and economic importance. Comes from the people, especially young, who have spoken in Facebook, instant messaging, blogs, and have set up an event to be held throughout Italy (the focus will obviously be on Republic Square in Rome) and also outside of the country. Chapeau.

view of the fact above my participation should appear obvious . Moreover, in a post on June 30 in this same blog , I wrote:

" do e have forced Berlusconi to resign to abandon those institutions that age-prodiana separately - has occupied since 1994. must go to trial . Point. [...] Organizziamoci, protest (civil, for heaven's sake .... I do not accuse it of inciting violence !), manifest! "

Yet as praise for this event which I hope will bring the first fruit, I remains a doubt, uncertainty regarding my participation. Let me explain: The event was opened specifically for "demand the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi" . A general protest against its bleak work, in fact. But then, I wonder, however, there is the risk that such an initiative will be branded by sources close to the premier as " populist, demagogic, the victim of a vulgar and anti-Berlusconi easy come, unconstructive , etc.. etc..? In other words, keep on wondering, would not have been more effective to organize a demonstration against A measure of the Berlusconi many that we do not like? There would be spoiled for choice: shameful laws, reform of Justice, to fool the international level, nuclear, etc etc. Just choose! A good example would come from ' appeal launched by Roberto Saviano on the pages of the Republic against the law on the process short ( can sign it, as I have done here ) here, a pretty popular event against the reform process and to invite the Premier to defend themselves in court rather than on TV. Would not it be more effective, understandable and useful?

Nevertheless I remain impressed by the organizers and award their commendable work . It also confirms my belief about the importance of street demonstrations. But there is someone who is willing and able to convince the potential effectiveness of the event on Saturday?

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I like rugby. It's not my favorite sport, but I like it. I like the game, the atmosphere, respect and fairness. With one of my best friends are going to see a World Cup match in France (Italy-New Zealand in Marseille, September 2007) and one of Scotland in Six Nations (Scotland, Ireland Edinburgh, February 2009). We had like crazy. Not just for the games, but also - if not more - for all that surrounded them: the atmosphere, the public, beer, songs, flags .... fun, just fun!

I am so glad that in Italy is gradually growing passion. is demonstrated by the huge audience participation for the match with New Zealand, the interest of TV and newspaper (La Gazzetta dello Sport online has even dedicated to the three test match against NZ, South Africa and Samoa a special ) and of course the sponsors. The beautiful country is far from the "sacred cows" of the oval ball, but slowly growing.

But there is something that does not convince me of rugby, at least in Italy , actually I know better. I find this sport enhances a lot the nationality of the parties, so sometimes a little 'hypocrite. I try to explain better: In rugby, the values \u200b\u200bof national belonging, dell'attacamento innova, flag, history, sports and the country are very important. This is because the rugby was a long-time land fair comparison between the nations of United Kingdom and Commonwealth, which is not that they had (and have) excellent political relations. Then as part of the world's largest group was joined by France since the French are disliked by the rugby world and are technically very strong, it was easy to insert them in the Olympus of the oval ball.

So nothing wrong and nothing strange, just a healthy rivalry national sport but . The same in Italy, so far. In rugby fans sit together at the stadium, go to drink together, go to the toilets of the stadium together .... in short, all right.

Where is the hypocrisy so Italian that I mention? Is to praise, support, erect to the rank of defender of national pride and identity of a team that has very little Italian. Let's do the math? So these are the 30 players summoned by coach Nick Mallet (South African) for the three autumn Test match just played. We list indicating place of birth:

1. Leonardo Ghiraldini, Padova, Italy;
2. Fabio Ongaro, Venice, Italy;
3. Matías Agüero, San Nicolas, Argentina;
4. Martin Castrogiovanni , Paraná, Argentina;
5. Salvatore Perugini, Benevento, Italy;
6. Inacio Rouyet, Las Lomas, Argentina;
7. Carlo Del Fava, Umtata, South Africa;
8. Quintin Geldenhuis, Klerkstadt, South Africa;
9. Antonio Pavanello, Rovigo, Italy;
10. Offence Thomas, Rovigo, Italy;
11. Mauro Bergamasco, Padova, Italy;
12. Mirco Bergamasco, Padova, Italy;
13. Simone Favaro, Rovigo , Italy;
14. Josh Sole, Hamilton, New Zealand;
15. Alessandro Zanni, Udine, Italy;
16. Sergio Parisse, La Plata, Argentina;
17. Manoa Vosawai, Suva, Fiji;
18. Simon Picone, Viterbo, Italy;
19. Tito Tebaldi, Parma, Italy;
20. Kristopher Burton, Brisbane, Australia;
21. Craig Gower, Penrith, Australia;
22. Gonzalo Canale, Cordoba, Argentina;
23. Gonzalo Garcia, Mendoza, Argentina;
24. Giovanbattista Venditti, Avezzano, Italy;
25. Matteo Pratichetti, Rome, Italy;
26. Kaine Robertson, Auckland, New Zealand;
27. Michele Sepe, Rome, Italy;
28. Alberto Sgarbi Montebelluna, Italy;
29. Luke McLean, Townsville, Australia;
30. Tommaso Benvenuti, Vittorio Veneto, Italy.

short, given two percent that of the 30 players:

• 16 (53.33%) were born in Italian territory (9 in Veneto, more than half, 3 and 1 Lazio head in Friuli, Campania, Abruzzo and Emilia);
• 6 (20%) are Argentine ;
• 3 (10%) Australians, New Zealanders
• 2 (6.67%);
• South African 2 (6.67%);
• 1 Fiji (3.33%)

a bit blue 'palliduccio, no? Furthermore it is considered that the backbone of the Italian team is made up from these 'foreign' . Indeed, in the test match against New Zealand in the 15 initial members were less than 9 'non' (passatemelo, it's true!) 60% of the team, declined to 7 (46.67%) against South Africa and dates back to 9 against Samoa.

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Now do not get me wrong i. For me, anyone who can play with him / her think, where he / seems like / you think. Honestly, I do not give us anything about who is in the Italian national rugby . Besides, it seems pretty obvious why so many Argentinians play in blue shirt instead biancoceleste: it's all about money, baby ... fact, as reported in this article about an online newspaper dedicated to the Argentine rugby , Italy pays for every test match played at Euro 5000 and 10,000 in victory, while Argentina (team yet most competitive of the blue, however) reward its champions with $ 100 per day commitment in the Argentine selección. Ah, the vile money ....

But what really gives me trouble are the hypocritical comments of many who follow the rugby . Please take a look at La Gazzetta dello Sport, and read what they write readers: it comes to national pride, honor Italy, etc etc. So, the premise that - as I think we both realized - I am not a nationalist and be "proud" to belong to a country rather than another seems quite stupid ( any of you have chosen by chance to be born? ), but just be proud of a national for almost half comes from the southern hemisphere seems logical? I mean, but it is absurd that a "nationalist" feel proud - if it was that they have reason, given the results of Italy - a team that of Italian (in the strict sense) has very little? course, from a technical point of view, nothing to object to the Italian Rugby Federation has all the sacred right to use the natives (it's always been done and many other countries adopt this policy), but from here to make the team a national symbol, well, there goes.

short, the discourse is always the same: the stranger - especially if non-EU - in Italy is good only if it fattens the pride of the petit bourgeois on duty, sitting in a chair to enjoy a destination for Castrogiovanni, a medal of Josefa Idem (German), a cake of Tai Agüero (Cuban), a goal by Amauri (but maybe not him, is not "pure race", a bit 'as Balotelli), a basket of Gregor Fucka (Slovenia) or Carlton Myers (Caribbean) . In all other cases, no, not good. Foreigners at home! Woe to the Muslim attack on the Christian roots of the country! Under the Po White Christmas!

E sotto con l'ipocrisia, cari italianucoli.