I'm not surprised about the fast pace of these prophetic events. That's the way the Bible tells us they will happen. All the end-time events will occur in just one generation. And, they will occur closer together -- like birth pangs -- as we near the end.

Jesus compared it to a fig tree. He said:

Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place (Matthew 24:32-34 New American Standard Bible).

This brings us to why I believe the EU's next seven-year budget term may begin the foretold 70th week of prophecy. You see, we may have already seen many of the end-times events. We've seen the rebirth of Israel, the revival of the Roman Empire, the appearance of a 10-nation alliance and the Office of High Representative. We may even now know who the three horns are that are to be pulled -- the EU's so-called "big three -- Schroder, Chirac and Blair Read about it here.

You see, if these events are the fulfillments of prophecy that I think they are, then the seven-year covenant with many must be in sight. And, as I've been reporting, there is a seven-year covenant with many in sight. It's Javier Solana's new Neighborhood Policy and seven-year funding instrument.

I know it's hard for some to see. That's because it's hard to understand what's really going on in the EU. On January 1, 2007, when the EU's next seven-year budget term begins, the EU will have six new funding instruments with which to function -- including one drawn up by, and for, Solana. At the same time, Solana is scheduled to become the EU's new Foreign Minister and Vice President of the Commission. He will have almost complete control over the EU's foreign and security policy and be the most powerful man in the EU -- and possibly the world.

Friends, it's all coming together. A perfect fit for what we Bible prophecy believers have been expecting. Beginning January 1, 2007, Solana will have at his fingertips everything he needs to confirm a seven-year covenant with many -- a covenant destined to be broken.

That's why this could be it.