European Parliament
President.
Mr Ribeiro e Castro, in principle, we will do what we can this evening to ensure that no difficult situation arises and I will raise this issue with Parliament’s President. We will adhere to the Rules of Procedure, but today we shall interpret them in such a way that the debate can go ahead as well as any relevant resolutions, if appropriate. We take very good note of Mr Ribeiro e Castro’s words.
On behalf of the Commission, Mrs de Palacio has the floor.

