Dr. Heinz-Jurgen Vogels
D-53 347    
Alfter, 8. November 2002 Buschhovener Str. 30


Mike Hyland
20, Kingfisher Way
GB - Beckenham Kent, BR2 4BA

Dear Mike,

since I saw and heard you in Madrid, I did not forget you and your harsh criticism on Lambert! In some way you were right to ask, why he was not there to declare his position. Especially why he put Julio's signature under the letter to the Spanish bishops.

Now, on Sep 26 already, he did so in writing, in a letter to Julio. Since you read and speak French very well, as I heard in Madrid, I send you a copy of his letter. To me it seems, he gives a totally satisfying answer to your question.

If that is true, then I hope you will agree that there are good reasons for creating a European sub-federation, as envisioned by the decision of the General Assembly, and possibly without - or with less influence of- the Spanish group. There are considerations under way to create one, and we - Anthony and myself - would like to invite you, the Advent group, to join that project.

As you can see from the annex, we will meet with Bert Peeters in the near fi~ture. If you could send us (by e-mail, if possible, to: HJVogels@t-online, de - or to my mail address) or to Anthony, your opinion, we would be very gratefi~l. Germans, Austrians, Czech will join the initiative. Anthony will propose it to the CE on January 10 in Brussels.

Have a good time!
Greetings from Germany
Yours