For future editions, I'd also like to suggest changing the language procedure in the following way:
The "activity on existing Wikimedia projects" requirement can be dropped if a few support pages (FAQ, Mission Statement, etc.) are created on Meta for the project to be launched. These can be translations or original creations.
As Ant, i support the activity requirement. The reason is that it's better imo to "know" people, how they behave for instance, who intend to launch a wikinews. If you let a total "stranger" start a new language edition, you open doors to many abuses - translating NPOV rules & such is NOT synonym with agreeing to them. And how can you check the translation is correct unless you speak the language? :)
Regards,
Erik
Nicolas