Guenter Verheugen Quotations

May 1 will be a milestone in the history of Europe,

Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey still fail to satisfy either of these... criteria,

It is just the beginning. This is the appetizer on the menu. You'll have to wait for the main course.

It is just the beginning, ... This is the appetizer on the menu. You'll have to wait for the main course.

It is Europe's response to the end of the Cold War and an opportunity to heal the wounds of the past, wounds of war and dictatorship,

That's the impression one has to have -- that President Yeltsin is only able to carry out his duties in a highly limited fashion and that all domestic politics in Russia are focused on the question 'When will President Yeltsin's era end and what will come after that?'

We have a lot of opportunities and ideas on how we can reduce that very considerably,

We're trying to improve ordinary people's confidence in the European Union, ... not a bureaucratic monster.

The other countries agreed to be inspired by actions already taken by the EU.

I very much welcome this landmark agreement. This regulation will improve the health of children by ensuring innovation in the development of medicines for their use.

The Super-Airbus demonstrates that working together in the EU pays off.

This is an extremely sensitive issue for European Union nations and for applicant countries.

This measure will reduce the amount of toxic mercury entering the waste stream. This is good for our citizen's health and the environment.

Democratic structures and the rule of law have on the whole been strengthened. Protection of human rights has continued to improve.

the beginning of a change to democracy and the rule of law in Turkey.

I personally believe it's possible to reduce totally in these two areas, and step-by-step in other areas,

In the future Turkey will be even more important for Europe,

In the new global situation, our strategy is more justified than ever,

For the 15 member states, it's strategic objective Number One. For candidate countries, it's a light at the end of the tunnel.

This is only a first step. The experience we will get will help us to replace animal testing also in the area of research and development,