Markos Kyprianou Quotes (27 Quotes)

It's better late than never. The EU is interested in cooperating with Asia to solve the problem.

We have offered assistance to Turkey and the measures we have taken against imports will be reviewed in the coming days, when we have the final test results.

I am determined to bring this case before the European Court of Justice as soon as possible and will recommend this step to the Commission.

I am very glad to have the opportunity to visit Nigeria and discuss first hand the avian influenza situation there.

Given that the virus is everywhere now, it's a problem that will stay for some time.

The commission must ensure that EU law is upheld. I am sure that all governments realize that glamorizing smoking through fancy advertising can have devastating effects.

Products from infected animals will not enter the food chain. Systems are in place.

We do not know yet whether this (bird flu in Turkey) is the same virulent virus that has caused such widespread destruction in Asia,

We have to be realistic, it's a problem that will stay for some time in the future.

The European Union can easily be described as the best prepared region in the world.

Theres no need to panic. We have to advise the European public to stay calm. Theres no reason not to consume chicken.

We want a temporary ban. The proposal of the Commission today will be for one month so we have the time for further studies and research,

We have received now confirmation that the virus found in Turkey is an avian flu H5N1 virus, ... There is a direct relationship with viruses found in Russia, Mongolia and China.

It's true that scientists caution us and warn us that there will be a pandemic, ... If there is one, then worldwide there will be a large number of deaths.

Advertising for tobacco products increases consumption. Advertising and sponsoring glorify smoking. They create a mood in which cigarette consumption is seen as normal and acceptable.

There is a direct relationship with viruses found in Russia, Mongolia and China, ... highly aggressive.

I can think of no other disease that would remain so low profile if such a high percentage of the population were struck by it. Mental health has been swept under the carpet for too long

We have not yet reached the level of preparedness that we should have. This is a global threat and there is need for international action.

It is a highly pathogenic and aggressive virus and we in the European Union have to deal with that,

going to farms, coming in contact with wild birds and so on.

There is no reason for European citizens not to consume poultry meat and poultry products. We have to keep in mind that we are talking about an animal disease. It's not a human disease. It's a virus that is difficult to transmit to humans.

A global threat needs a global response. The European Commission will play an important role in that respect. We have to take the health and economic impact into account.

The U.K. has made great strides in tackling this disease and has met all of the criteria that were set for the lifting of the beef export ban.

We hope this will never happen. In any event we will prepare properly,

The message is that it's safe to consume poultry meat and eggs in the European Union.

The European Union (EU), we're dedicating a pledge of 100 million euros.

The commission has taken no chances when it has come to dealing with B. S. E., and the most stringent monitoring and control measures have been applied. Precautionary measures, including the embargo on U. K. beef exports, were taken when deemed necessary to fully protect consumers. However, the U. K. has made great strides in tackling this disease, and has met all of the criteria that were set for the lifting of the beef export ban, in line with scientific and veterinary advice. We must now acknowledge this and resume normal trade in this area.