EU-Voorzitter van Rompuy blij met ETA's beëindiging gewapende activiteiten (en)

Met dank overgenomen van Raad van de Europese Unie (Raad) i, gepubliceerd op vrijdag 21 oktober 2011.

EUCO 106/11

PRESSE 386

PR PCE 73

Statement by Herman Van Rompuy,

President of the European Council,

following the announcement by ETA

of the definitive cessation of its armed activity

The announcement by ETA to end its armed activity is heartening news. It represents a defeat for terror and a victory for democracy, liberty and the rule of law.

For too many years, Spanish society has been suffering from violence and terror, an undeserved drama to which now comes an end. In this particular moment, my thoughts go to all the victims and their families, as well as to the resilience shown by the Spanish state and society during those years.

The other Member States and the institutions of the European Union have always shown their solidarity with Spain during this long period of violence. Today we share with the Spanish authorities and its people this moment of legitimate satisfaction.