European Parliament
Dhaene (Verts/ALE ).
(NL)
Mr President, I am somewhat surprised that the Council has replied that it is not authorised to set up a coastguard. It will nevertheless have to make a decision about this. Yesterday, Mrs de Palacio said that she would take the initiative on this point and I am still expecting an answer from the President-in-Office of the Council on this subject. Will he defend this in the Council? Does he support it or not? I would like a clear answer on this point.

