I noticed this update on the Beta site recently.

It's been two weeks since the close of the European World of Warcraft Beta Test sign-ups, and the selection process for the first group of beta testers is now nearing completion. However, as we have an impressive list of applications, the finalization of the first selection still lays a little way ahead.

The first wave of authentication keys for the European Closed Beta Test will be sent out to beta testers by email as soon as the selection process is completed.

I myself signed up for the beta, and would swap my dog for the opportunity to get on it.

Fingers crossed