"A strong, firm condemnation" has been expressed by the President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, about the terrorist attacks that killed over 100 people and injured hundreds in Mumbai (India). "This is a crime that cannot be by any means tolerated. Terrorism is one of the most serious threats against security, stability and the democratic values of the international community. On behalf of the European Parliament, I express my sympathy with the Indian population and authorities. We are close to the victims’ families at this time of mourning. We confide in the cooperation between the French Consulate and the European Parliament to ensure the delegation of the Foreign Trade Commission of the European Parliament (6 MEPs) who were visiting Mumbai and stayed in one of the attacked hotels will soon come back. I have been in touch with them all the time and I found out the members of the delegation are all fine, and I would like to thank all the diplomats who are helping our delegation in this critical predicament". "Fighting terrorism concluded the President of the EP must remain a political priority for the international community. It is a global problem and a challenge for everyone. We have to use all the resources that the Constitutional State offers us to defeat terrorism together, once and for all “.
