I invite all those who agree with this appeal to write to me using the Contact function on this website and I will ensure that their names and title are added to the Appeal Thank you
An Appeal of the participants of the conference
Confidence Building Measures in the Face of Sharp Polarization in Europe
Brussels, European Parliament, March 20, 2023
STOP THE WAR !
The war in Ukraine continues unabated, causing vast destruction to Ukraine’s people and its infrastructure, as well as enormous damage to the global economy. If the fighting continues, Ukraine will soon be a depopulated, devastated country.
Many people throughout Europe fear an escalation of the war. They fear for their future and that of their children.
The prolongation of the Ukrainian conflict is increasing the risk of nuclear, ecological, and socio-economic global disaster, and potentially risking the annihilation of humanity.
This is why we consider it of utmost urgency to call for an immediate ceasefire and for a start of negotiations accompanied by the lifting of sanctions and a halt to the arming of Ukraine. Negotiating does not mean capitulating. Negotiating means making compromises. With the aim of preventing hundreds of thousands more deaths, or worse.
We call on all governments to stop the escalation of arms deliveries. Now! Every day this war continues costs up to 1,000 more lives – and brings us closer to World War 3.
There is no more important task for humanity today than to stop our descent towards disaster!
We call on the citizens of the world, on all social movements, intellectuals, trade unions, religious communities, and governments to act firmly in this direction and to coordinate their efforts to achieve lasting peace.