The latest newsletter is now available on the developments in the run up to the G8 protests in June 2007. There is an extra supplement on blockading and action proposals. You can find the newsletter here so you can print it, copy it, spread it, translate it, .... On the site you can also find translations in other languages of former issues.

News from the Fields and Beyond - December issue

A message from the South: WE WANT FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, NOT BIOFUELS

An open letter was sent to the European Parliament, The European Commission, The Governments and Citizens of The European Union, in which several networks from Latin American countries expressed their “deep concern over the policies that are probably to be adopted to favour the use and import of biofuel as an alternative to fossil fuels, whose disproportionate use is one of the main causes of global warming”.

www.icppc.pl

"European voters are screaming for their rights, but The Members of the European Parliament [MEP's] are deaf."

80% of European citizens have rejected GMO food!

A partner in many EYFA projects, Art Centre has been experiening difficulties with local authorities in their region of Slovenia. They were recently evicted and we're beginning a letter writing campaign and brainstorming other ways EYFA network could help support them.

www.dissentnetwork.org

Rostock, November 2006

News from the fields and beyond: In June 2007, the political elite of the world's strongest economies (the group of G8 states) will meet in Germany at Heiligendamm near Rostock to coordinate their politics. A basic tenet of this is the creation and widening of better conditions for profit making by transnational companies from the North. At the same time, thousands of people will gather to demonstrate global resistance to exploitation, oppression and capitalism.

download here the latest newsletter and spread it: http://gipfelsoli.org/International/news_1.pdf

Actions are being planned all around the world to support the struggle in Oaxaca. November 20th is the international direct action day.

Plan and Join the actions!

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Proposed construction of “Via Baltica” an international transport corridor passing through Poland threatens to destroy precious habitats...More than 150,000 people in Poland have already signed a petition against the road construction, but now campaigners are calling for more people to express their concern through an e-petition. Click here to sign the petition

The situation in Mayo, Ireland is continuing to be tense as Shell and the Irish government refuse proposals made by opposers of the construction of a Corrib gas pipeline. Shell to Sea calls in the last bulletin for "you to work like never before to intensify the campaign. What you can best offer is up to you and your resources but please, whatever you do, do something! ...We call on you to extend your solidarity during these difficult times and to join us in our peaceful celebration of community resistance."

Still places for participants...

EYFA is looking for a volunteer for a project in Novi Sad, Serbia starting around June 2007 for a period of 6 months. The project is making use of the European Commission's European Voluntary Service program or EVS. The volunteer has to be Dutch and under 26. Her/his travel expenses will be paid for and there is a monthly allowance as well as money for basic needs. EYFA will function as a sending organisation and AAC Kulturanova will be the host organisation.

AAC kulturanova http://www.kulturanova.org.yu
(Association for Alternative Creation kulturanova)