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THE
THRONES OF EUROPE
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has
risen from relative obscurity to become an important and influential aspect of
the European Union. Together with the General Court (previously known as the Court
of First Instance), the ECJ is responsible for ensuring uniform interpretation
of EU treaties. Despite its relative unobtrusiveness compared to other EU institutions,
the ECJ has become increasingly powerful and wields considerably more authority than many other international courts. The Court has
been active in extending the reach of Community law by constitutionalizing the
treaties; extending the remit of the law and using its power to propagate
further European integration
THE EUROPEAN HIERARCHY
And he shall speak great words against
the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to
change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and
times and the dividing of time (Daniel 7:25).
THE TEN HORN FEDERATON
"We do not want another committee.
We have too many already. What we want is a man of sufficient stature to head
the allegiance of all people and to lift us out of the economic morass in which
we are sinking. Send us such a man and be he god or the Devil we will receive
him," Former Belgian Prime Minister, lst President of the ED Parliament:
Paul-Henri Spaak.
Daniel's visions of the final world empire, describe a distinct political government, and provide a view to its institutional and structural make-up. Under the Antichrist's authority, it reaches its zenith of power.
Daniel describes it as "dreadful and terrible and exceedingly
strong." The Beast devours and breaks in pieces its enemies to the point
of crushing their remains (Dan. 7:7). John likewise sees it in its final form
"rising up out of the sea"-a figurative illustration of its rise to
power (Rev. 13:1). This political power possesses the combined strength of all
the empires before it. Unlike them, it devours and treads down the entire earth
(Dan. 7:23, Rev. 13:2).
The Beast has ten horns, and among them
comes up a little horn who is the Antichrist (Dan. 7:7-8). Daniel 7:24 states
that "the ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom: and
another shall rise after them." Revelation 13:1 depicts the horns as
wearing crowns. Both, the book of Daniel and the Revelation identify the horns
as kings (Rev. 17:12). The prophets add that these kingdoms do not in exist at
the time of the writings. European nations did not come into being until over a
millennium later. Only in this last couple of centuries have these nations
reigned as separate, sovereign kingdoms. The horns wearing crowns signify
established kingdoms or nations. The little horn appears after the kings, and
"comes up" among them. His small horn represents a relatively new
political seat on the world stage when he takes power. Horns grow with age, but
this one grows extremely large, quickly. Daniel tells us, "And out of one
of them came a little horn, which grew exceedingly great, toward the south,
toward the east, and toward the glorious land" (Dan. 8:9-10).
Despite the EU's newness in the
international arena, it has the potential to create a dictatorship that could obtain
world rule. Satan himself provides the Antichrist with a political position by
which he rises to greatness and conquers the world. He wears no crown because
he is not the king of any one nation, yet he leads the federation. The
Antichrist exists in a symbiotic relationship with the kings. Revelation 17:13
tells us: "These are of one mind and they will give their power and
authority to the beast."
The Antichrist partners with the Kings. Some
label the Union a confederation. The Union considers itself a federation. In a
confederation, nations or states share governmental tasks. In a federation, the
members relinquish some of their sovereignty to a higher authority, which makes
the laws and regulations for the signing states. The Scriptures describe the
federation's members as actual nations, not provinces or states. The Bible's
federation acts as a dictatorship.
THE TREATY OF ROME
Seven main institutions (based on the
Treaty of Rome) make up the European Union: the Commission, the European
Parliament, the Council of Ministers, the Court of Justice, and the Court of
Auditors. Nine additional treaties amended the Treaty of Rome, which
established the European Union on March 1, 1957. The recent Lisbon Treaty added
two more institutions: the European Central Bank, and the Council of Europe
which the EU previously regarded as governing bodies but not official
institutions. The Treaties provide the format for the EU's institutional
structure and the agreements by which the signing nations are to abide. The
member nations surrender parts of their national sovereignty to the higher authority.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
The Antichrist will be in a federation
with ten kings. These kings are the Council of The European Union formerly
named the Council of Ministers. They are the governmental heads of each of the
Member States. Each nation addresses them by a different title, but the Bible
refers to them as kings. "Prime ministers" and "presidents"
have essentially the same meaning. The Council represents the highest
decision-making authority in the EU, and holds the preeminent position in the
institutional power balance. Although the Council does not initiate EU laws, it
must approve all Community legislation. Its secretariat is located in Brussels.
The Council also concludes, on behalf of the EU, all international agreements;
makes the decisions necessary for framing and implementing the Common Foreign
and Security Policy; and adopts measures in the field of police and judicial
cooperation.
The Bible always refers to the word
"council" in a negative context. In Mark 13:9, Christ warns the Jews
during the Tribulation to "watch out for yourselves: for they will deliver
you up to councils; and you will be beaten in the synagogues. And you will be
brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them." The
EU's Council of Ministers may be one of the councils Christ mentioned in
Scripture. The scriptures specifically mention councils and two councils exist
within the EU's institutional structure.
It is common knowledge among journalists
covering the EU that the Council of Ministers meets in secret. The Belmont
European Policy Center stated, in a report on the Maastricht Treaty, that the
"EC Council of Ministers remains the most secretive of Community
institutions." On this subject, The Economist commented that the ministers
are "The EC's real legislature and the only one in the world that does not
let in the public."
In 2009 when EU leaders met to nominate
the first president of the Council and foreign affairs minister, the Former
Lavian president Vaira Vike-Freiberga, said that EU leaders conducted the
nomination process with Soviet-style secrecy and contempt for the public. He
attacked the EU for operating in "darkness and behind closed doors"
and said it should "stop working like the former Soviet Union." The
Council of Ministers already acts in an undemocratic fashion. The previous
chapter discussed the ambition that reigns among these leaders for leading
superpower status which creates the climate for a powerful leader. Revelation
17:12 describes the ten horns as ten kings who "receive authority for one
hour as kings with the beast." During the Tribulation, the Council
promotes the Antichrist's agenda and essentially acts in a marriage type of
relationship with him. They act together as if joined with the Antichrist
leading. As Jesus led his disciples, the Antichrist will lead the Prime
Ministers or Presidents.
THE EU COMMISSION: THE SEAT OF THE ANTICHRIST
When the European member nations signed
the Treaty of Rome, they agreed to hand over some of their powers to a higher
authority called the Commission. As the EU's executive arm, it acts as an
overseer of the EU Treaties, and upholds them. Members of the Commission
represent the interests of the Union as a whole. The size of its staff is
comparable to the US Department of Commerce.
The Commission, a non-elected body, is
comprised of representatives from each of the member nations. The Commission
has a president who sits among the Council of the European Union (or
"kings"). He is responsible for the major decisions and laws that
move the EU forward into the international arena as a single political and
economic entity. Former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt suggested
changing its name to the "European Government", calling the present
name of Commission: "ridiculous" because of its governmental powers.
Coincidentally, the Commission's headquarters are located in Brussels with the
President's office and the Commission's meeting room based on the 13th floor of
the Berlaymont building.
The Commission President's position fits
the description of the "little horn" in Daniel for he stands among
the ten horns or prime ministers and unlike the kings which head nations, he
has no nation beneath him, he heads the federation. The horn signifies a
relatively new position on the world stage which fits the EU Commission. The
Scriptures provide specific details concerning the Antichrist's authorities.
The political seat he holds must allow him the powers cited in the prophetic
writings.
THE
EU COMMISSON PRESIDENCY PROVIDES THE ANTICHRIST WITH THE POWERS OUTLINED IN
SCRIPTURE-HIS POSITION MUST ALLOW HIM A MINIMUM OF A SEVEN-YEAR TERM
Daniel 9:27 states: "Then he shall
confirm a covenant with many for one week," i.e., seven years. The
seven-year Tribulation begins with the signing of a peace treaty with Israel.
The Antichrist is in power before the Tribulation begins. No leader signs a
treaty on the day of his election. The Council of Ministers appoints the
Commission President to a five-year renewable term. They make these
appointments in years ending in four and nine.
MEDIA
INSIGHT (PRESSEUROPE.EU)
COUNTRIES
FOR A UNITED STATES OF EUROPE
Ten
EU foreign ministers participating in a "study group for the future of
Europe" aim to exert pressure to transform the EU into a federation along
the lines of the US. Together they have prepared what the front-page headline
in Die Presse describes as a "Plan for transformation into a European
state."
The
"study group for the future" … proposes to put an end to the
dominance of national government leaders and give greater authority to the
European Commission - in particular the European Commission president...
THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION
The Lisbon Treaty created the position
called High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
which in actuality will serve as the European Union's Foreign Minister. The
Former position of High Representative merged with the European Commissioner
for External Relations to produce the new Foreign Minister position. The
rejected Constitution called the position, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The Minister would also be a Vice-President in the Commission.
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
The Parliament directly represents the
people of Europe and links to the toes on the image in the book of Daniel. As
with all other EU institutions, the EU parliament has evolved since its
inception. In 1974, the Heads of Government agreed to permit direct elections.
In 1979, the EU held the first direct elections. Although the EU Parliament is
the second largest democratic electorate in the world, second to India, but
unlike most national parliaments, the EU parliament does not have legislative
initiative. The Parliament's 736 members, elected every five years by voters in
all Member States, have significant power over budgetary matters. They
scrutinize, draft EU legislation, question the Commission and Council of
Ministers on their conduct of EU affairs, and debate topical issues.
Acting as a check upon the Commission,
Article 140 of the Treaty of Rome requires Commissioners to appear before
Parliament to respond to questions. The Commission submits an annual report of
its activities to the Parliament. The Commission is required to resign as a body
if the Parliament adopts a motion of censure against it. Of the four attempted
motions of censure, none succeeded.
A majority of Parliament must approve
international treaties-save certain trade agreements. In many other areas the
Parliament may amend laws, unless the European Commission and all members of
the Council object.
The Parliament may ask the Commission to
propose laws, and may challenge acts of the Commission or Council in the Court
of Justice. The Council must consult the Parliament on who heads the
Commission, and must approve the choice of a new team of Commissioners. The EU
Parliament compares to the US Congress with its President, which the people
elect for two and a half year terms acting as its speaker.
Some end time watchers reported on the
European Parliament Presidency as the possible launching pad for the Antichrist,
assuming this President led the Union. The Union's institutional structure
comprises of five presidents: the Council's, Parliaments, Court of Justice's,
Court of Auditors and the Commission. Of the five, the Commission President
heads the European Union.
THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
The Court of Justice, located in
Luxembourg, is comprised of 27 judges, one from each member state plus one
other, assisted by 8 advocates-general. The Council of the European Union
appoints the judges and advocates-general for six-year renewable terms. The
judges elect the President of the Court of Justice for a renewable term of
three years.
The President presides over hearings and
deliberations, directing both judicial business and administration. The EU's
Court parallels the US Supreme Court. It enforces EU treaties, determines the
interpretation and implementation of Union legislation, and resolves conflicts
between Union and national laws. Basically it makes sure that the Member States
effectively apply the laws. Union law (based on the Treaties of Rome) and
national law of the individual member countries now intertwine. Its decisions
attracts more and more of the national courts' attention. Court decisions
strengthen EU institutions and promote EU policies. Verdicts reached by simple
majority are binding on all parties, and are not subject to appeal.
THE EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS
The Maastricht Treaty established the
Court of Auditors as the fifth institution of the EU. The Court of Auditors
examines the accounts of all of the Union's revenues and expenditures. One member from each EU member state and a
President, make up the Court. The Court has no judicial functions. It is rather
a professional external investigatory audit agency.
The Court checks if officials implement
the budget of the European Union correctly, and ensures that EU funds are spent
legally and with sound management. A staff of approximately 800 auditors, translators
and administrators supports the Court.
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL
The European Councils held their first
meeting in 1961 and formalized them after 1974. These brought together the
Commission President and the leaders of the EU countries in deciding political
guidelines for the Union. The Council has no formal executive or legislative
powers; it deals with major issues and meets about four times a year in
Brussels.
The Lisbon Treaty made the European
Council a full-fledged European institution. It is headed by a President.
Elected by the Council for two and a half years; the President prepares the
Council's work, ensures its continuity and works to secure consensus among
member countries. The position is a non-executive, administrative role. The highest
political body of the EU, it is chaired by a member of the Council of the
European Union formerly known as the Council of Ministers President. He can
call meetings beyond the four that are formally required to take place. Lisbon
gave the Council greater say over a variety of EU related matters. While the
Commission and Council of the European Union are two separate institutions that
work together, the European Council brings these two groups together as one
institution.
THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
Established in 1998 and modeled on the
German Bundesbank, the bank which was once independent from any European or
national institution is now a governmental institution of the European Union.
The Governing Council, the supreme decision making body of the European Central
Bank (ECB) takes decisions on monetary policy, interest rates and reserves of
the ESCB along with other matters. The Union only allows the President of the
European Council, the President of the EU Commission and members to attend its
meetings. Governing Council members represent the interests of the Eurozone as
a whole.
The Economic and Social Committee
represents the views and interests of EU nationals. The Committee of the
Regions ensures the respect of regional and local identities and prerogatives.
In addition the EU has other bodies that play specialized roles, the European
Investment bank, European Investment Fund, European Ombudsman, European Data
Protection Supervisor, Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities, European Personnel Selection Office and the European
Administrative School.
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The EU and Bible Prophecy-Daniel's Fourth Kingdom- World Empire-8
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The EU and Bible Prophecy- Daniel's Fourth Kingdom-New Roman
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