WUNRN
BILDERBERG GROUP - CONCENTRATION OF
POWER , CONTROL - NO TRANSPARENCY - NO MEDIA COVERAGE
ARE WOMEN AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS??
WHAT %? HOW ARE THEY CHOSEN? HOW DO THEY INTERACT WITH THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT?
ABOUT BILDERBERG
Founded
in 1954, Bilderberg is an annual conference designed to foster dialogue between
Europe and North America. Every year, between 120-150 political leaders and
experts from industry, finance, academia and the media are invited to take part
in the conference. About two thirds of the participants come from Europe and
the rest from North America; one third from politics and government and the
rest from other fields.
The conference is a forum for informal discussions about megatrends and major
issues facing the world. The meetings are held under the Chatham House Rule,
which states that participants are free to use the information received, but neither
the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s) nor of any other participant
may be revealed.
Thanks to
the private nature of the conference, the participants are not bound by the
conventions of their office or by pre-agreed positions. As such, they can take
time to listen, reflect and gather insights.
There is no detailed agenda, no resolutions are proposed, no votes are taken,
and no policy statements are issued.
The 62nd Bilderberg meeting will take place at the end of
May 2014 in Denmark.
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KEY TOPICS FOR BILDERBERG DISCSSIONS IN 2013
Gender? Gender? Women's Issues ? Gender? Gender?
Can the US and Europe grow faster and create jobs?
Jobs, entitlement and debt
How big data is changing almost everything
Nationalism and populism
US foreign policy
Africas challenges
Cyber warfare and the proliferation of asymmetric threats
Major trends in medical research
Online education: promise and impacts
Politics of the European Union
Developments in the Middle East
Current affairs
What are the Bilderberg meetings and what are its goals?
Bilderberg is an annual conference designed to foster dialogue between Europe
and North America. The conference was established in 1954 as a forum for
informal discussions, bringing together individuals who share an active
interest in affairs relevant to the relationship between Europe and Northern
America. The conference has one main goal: to foster discussion and dialogue.
There is no desired outcome, there is no closing statement, there are no
resolutions proposed or votes taken.
Who leads the Bilderberg meetings?
The Bilderberg meetings are led by the Steering Committee and the Chairman,
currently Henri de Castries.
Who are the participants of the Bilderberg conference?
The participant list changes from year to year and is published on this
website. The Bilderberg conference has always represented a diverse mix of
backgrounds, views, generations and genders. Participants take part in the
conference as individuals in their own right.
What criteria do I have to meet, and what do I have to do to get
an invitation for a Bilderberg meeting?
There is no application process. The key question is whether participants can
bring an interesting perspective to the discussions. Participants are invited because
they can offer a different point of view.
How does the invitation procedure work?
Steering Committee members propose invitees to the Chairman, who consults with
the other members of the Steering Committee and decides whether an invitation
is issued or not. There is always comprehensive discussion to ensure maximum
diversity in background, views, generations and gender.
Are journalists allowed to attend is there an accreditation
procedure and how can I apply?
The meeting is closed to reporting journalists in order to encourage the
highest level of openness and dialogue. As a result, there is no accreditation
of journalists. Over the years journalists have attended ΰ titre personnel.
With such high-calibre guests, why is there so little media
coverage on Bilderberg?
The conference has never sought any public attention. An annual press
conference on the eve of the conference was held for several decades up until
the nineties, but it was stopped due to a lack of interest. However, the list
of participants, main topics and the location are always published before each
conference.
In todays information society, and with so many of your
participants regularly underscoring the importance of transparency in an open
society, how can you justify imposing the Chatham House rule on proceedings?
Participants are of course free to discuss the conferences and many do so every
year. However, participants are asked not to quote each other. This is to
ensure that the participants feel they can speak freely in an environment of
trust.
How are the Bilderberg meetings financed? Do participants pay to
attend?
Annual contributions by Steering Committee members cover the annual costs of
the secretariat. The budget of the secretariat is limited to the costs of the
conference. Participation is by invitation only and there is no attendance fee.