The Challenges Facing the Conference of European Churches and the World Council of Churches
The Challenges Facing the Conference of European Churches (CEC)
Keith Jenkins
The main challenges currently facing CEC relate to the European Union.
Work is now proceeding in the EU’s ‘Convention on the Future of Europe’. Its report will contain recommendations for the restructuring of the EU – perhaps a draft constitution or constitutional treaty for the Union.
One reason why restructuring is necessary is the imminent expansion of the EU. Structures originally designed for six countries creak with 15 and will be paralysed with a bigger membership.
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