Praxoula Kyriacou, Leader of the United Democrats (Cyprus)
The Germans celebrate these days the fall of the Berlin wall and the reunification of their country. The end of partition in Germany led to the end of the cold war in Europe and to the opening of a brighter future for the new generations of Europeans.
In Cyprus, the prospect of an agreement on reunification being achieved in the near future has given rise to grave concerns amongst certain quarters and has activated neutralizing plans.
It’s obvious that the new ambient atmosphere has been well planned and graciously funded on the basis of the well tried model of recent years. The aim is to discredit both the UN representatives as well as the interlocutors, in an attempt to intimidate them and damage their image among the public. Read the rest of this entry »
I know that colleagues throughout Europe are paying a lot of attention to what is happening in Ireland.
Brian Cowen, TD and Taoiseach
A number of recent opinion polls show support for a ‘Yes’ vote holding strong, however, this cannot be taken for granted and we will continue working hard in the final days of the campaign.
My message to the Irish people has been a positive one about Ireland and Europe. The result, which will be announced on Saturday will determine the future direction of Ireland and define our place within Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
Through the last year, I worked hard with colleagues throughout the European Union to develop a comprehensive response to the fears of the Irish people as expressed in last year’s vote.
I believe the response was comprehensive and generous - rooted in a spirit of mutual respect and trust. I was particularly pleased with the warm public and private support of colleagues from within the ELDR. Read the rest of this entry »
Although not fully enthusiastic about Barroso’s political programme for the presidency of the European Commission, described by Annemie Neyts, President of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (ELDR) as being “a bit wooly”, Neyts admitted that Barroso’s presentation of his priorities for the next 5 years at yesterdays ALDE Group meeting “was excellent, very straight to the point”. Read the rest of this entry »
Mariann Fischer Boel, European Commissioner for Agriculture
It has been a very busy summer as always with the smell of the harvest in the air and the tractors and combines going at full speed. I know most of my colleagues are also taking the time to relax and recharge their batteries away from Bruxelles. Myself, I have gone back to my farm in Denmark which is now run by my daughter and her husband. Read the rest of this entry »
Cecilia Malmström, Minister of European Affairs (Sweden)
As the Icelandic flag hangs along with the Swedish and European ones, the Icelandic minister of foreign affairs today formally handed over the Icelandic application for membership in the European union. It was done in a ceremony in Stockholm and Carl Bildt accepted it on behalf of the Presidency. It is surely a historic day. Read the rest of this entry »
