Previous "history" of the ERC

HISTORY OF THE ERC UNTIL END OF 2002

Phase 1 - Sept 01 - Feb 02

Creating the idea, first meetings, decision to MAKE the campaign

Phase 2 - Feb 02 - Apr 02

Bringing some strategic important players at one table. Creating the ERC-Appeal.

Phase 3 - Apr 02 - Jul 02

Lobby-work in Brussels, Introducing the ERC-idea to MEP's and convention members

Phase 4 - Sept 02 - Nov 02

IRI presentation in the EP, preparing the campaign: office, manpower, CD, basic material, homepage etc. - Cucumber postcard, European Social Forum Florence, NDDIE-Conference. Official launch of the ERC.

Nov 02 - Dec 02 Previous "history" of the ERC

First groups get started. Improving the Homepage. Translation of the postcards. Lobbying Brussels. IGC Brussels with several ERC-presentations (June Movement, Youth Forum, NGO Forum)