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The Bruges Group spearheads the intellectual battle against the notion of "ever–closer Union" in Europe and, above all, against British involvement in a single European state. The EU’s latest financial threat Monday, 20th September 2010 Why the election pledges must be honoured Monday, 4th October 2010 Democracy and the European Superstate Micro guide for citizenship classes Is the eurozone breaking up? Watch the highlights of the last meeting online NEXT MEETING The EU’s latest financial threat John Redwood MP will discuss the threat to the City of London from the EU's AIFM Directive. Also at this event the respected economic commentator Gabriel Stein will discuss the current economic outlook/problems for the euro area, including looking at the history of previous monetary unions and the technicalities involved in leaving the euro Monday, 20th September 2010 6.45pm for 7.00pm ADMISSION: £10 payable on the door or in advance Including wine, orange juice, mineral water and nibbles To purchase your ticket visit: www.brugesgroup.com/meetings Or call Robert Oulds on 020 7287 4414, or reply to this e-mail Alternatively you can click here for a form to book your place WITH SPEAKERS Rt Hon. JOHN REDWOOD, MP John Redwood was appointed to the Cabinet in May 1993 when he became Secretary of State for Wales. In 1995 he challenged John Major for the Conservative Party leadership. In opposition he has acted as Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1997-1999) Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1999-2000) and Shadow Secretary of State for Deregulation (2004-2005). He has written widely on Eurosceptic issues, free enterprise and democracy. His publications include; Our Currency Our Country, Stars and Strife: The coming conflict between Europe and America and The Death of Britain? John's talk will focus on the EU's AIFM Directive which threatens the City of London. GABRIEL STEIN Gabriel Stein is a respected economic commentator and a Director of Lombard Street Research, a leading provider of independent macroeconomic research. He joined Lombard Street Research in 1991 and together with Brian Reading set up the World Service. He became a Director in 1995. He has written a dictionary of economic and financial terms. His research follows all global trends and Gabriel’s current areas of specialisation are the eurozone, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Mexico, Australia and also the US. Gabriel Stein will talk on current economic outlook/problems for the euro area, including looking at the history of previous monetary unions and the technicalities involved in leaving the euro. LOCATION: Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House 6 Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR AGENDA: Lectures: 7pm – 8pm Discussion: 8pm – 8.30pm Wine and refreshments: 8.30pm – 10pm FORTHCOMING MEETING The manifesto commitments to take back powers from Brussels and to protect the UK from the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights have been quietly dropped. To make matters worse the pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty was abandoned. At this year’s Conservative Party Conference the Bruges Group will make the case as to Why the election pledges must be honoured. Monday, 4th October 2010 AGENDA: Lectures and Discussion: 2.30pm – 4pm ADMISSION FREE AND OPEN TO ALL WITH SPEAKERS ROGER HELMER MEP Following a successful career in business Roger was first elected to the European Parliament in 1999. He has found his decades of business experience invaluable in the European parliament, not least in helping him to fight the battle against the tide of intrusive and prescriptive EU regulation and red tape which is causing great damage to Britain’s economic competitiveness. Roger was appointed the Honorary Chairman of The Freedom Association on St George’s day in 2007, a role which he continues to hold. He has earned a reputation - and even the grudging respect of political opponents – for his clear, consistent and forthright approach to the question of Britain’s relationship with the EU. Roger believes the British people have the right, the ability, the will, and the manifest destiny to govern themselves. He also spoke out when the Conservative leadership dropped its pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Roger is the author of the Bruges Group publication Cool Thinking on Climate Change. He has also published two other books on European issues, Straight Talking on Europe and A Declaration of Independence. MELANIE PHILLIPS Melanie Phillips is a British journalist and author. She is best known for her controversial column about political and social issues which currently appears inThe Daily Mail. Awarded the Orwell Prize for journalism in 1996, she is the author of All Must Have Prizes, an acclaimed study of Britain’s educational and moral crisis, which provoked the fury of educationists and the delight and relief of parents. Her book Londonistan was published in the US and UK in 2006 and immediately became a best-seller. Her latest book, The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle over God, Truth and Power is published by Encounter. She also wrote a play, Traitors, which was performed at the Drill Hall in London. LOCATION: The Birmingham & Midland Institute Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS FUTURE MEETINGS Tuesday, 19th October 2010 – 6.45pm for 7pm With Lord Tebbit Princess Alexandra Hall, Over-Seas House, 6 Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR Saturday, 6th November 2010 – 10.30am until 6.15pm The Bruges Group Annual Conference The Great Hall, Kings College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS Democracy and the European Superstate Micro guide for citizenship classes Proponents of the European project never fail to scoff at Eurosceptics’ claims that the EU has become a superstate, often dismissing such observations as the product of a ‘Little Englander’ mentality. Likewise, when critics decry a lack of accountability in its institutions, Europhiles will invariably point to the European Parliament as an example of democracy at work in the EU. In response, this analysis draws upon international law, official EU documents, and the comments of experts and officials in order to demonstrate unequivocally that the fundamental concerns of Eurosceptics about the nature of European integration are grounded in solid fact. Click here to read the full analysis WEBCAST Watch the highlights of the last meeting online Is the eurozone breaking up? And why we need an in or out referendum The leading economist Professor Tim Congdon discussed the crisis in the eurozone and whether or not it will break-up. Also addressing this event was the prominent campaigner for democratic reform, Douglas Carswell MP who talked about why we need an in or out referendum. Click here to view Professor Congdon's Power Point Presentation PODCASTS Click here to listen to Professor Tim Congdon, CBE Click here to listen to Douglas Carswell MP Click here to watch the highlights of the meeting online -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorary President: The Rt Hon. the Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS Vice-President: The Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Co-Chairmen: Dr Brian Hindley&Barry Legg Director: Robert Oulds MA, Head of Research: Dr Helen Szamuely Washington D.C. Representative: John O'Sullivan, CBE Founder Chairman: Lord Harris of High Cross, Former Chairmen: Dr Martin Holmes&Professor Kenneth Minogue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For further information contact: Robert Oulds Director The Bruges Group 227 Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, London W1B 5TB UK Tel: +44(0) 20 7287 4414 Mobile: 07740 029787 E-mail: info@brugesgroup.com