EP-Präsident Pat Cox nimmt zum Wahlausgang in Frankreich Stellung

Wien (OTS) - Der Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments, Pat Cox,
erkärte heute in Brüssel zum Ausgang der ersten Runde der
Präsidentenwahlen in Frankreich:

"A President of EP would not normally comment on national
elections but these particular elections have produced such an
unusual and unexpected result as to warrant an exception."

"First of all, a word of caution. We can only draw definitive
conclusions from yesterday night's situation after the second round
of the presidential elections, and after both rounds of the
legislative elections which will follow. A long process lies ahead
before we will know the final outcome."

"As regards the second round of the presidential election, I am
confident that all democrats in France will rally behind democratic
values and stand up against intolerance and xenophobia."

"After the legislative elections, I have no doubt that France will
retain her place in the mainstream of the politics of tolerance in
Europe, thereby reaffirming Europe's fundamental values and
principles."

"A result where 30% of the electors abstained, and 30% of those
who took part voted for candidates of the extreme right or extreme
left, is likely to hold lessons not just for France but for the
entire European political class."

"The future of France will necessarily affect the future of
Europe."

Rückfragehinweis:

Brüssel:
David Harley, Tel: 0032-496-599453
Pressesprecher des Präsidenten

Wien:
Monika STRASSER, Tel: 01-51617-201
Informationsbüro des Europäischen Parlaments für Österreich
mailto:mstrasser@europarl.eu.int

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