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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-11-19
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[01] PM: EU summit outcome 'great success'
[01] PM: EU summit outcome 'great success'
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou termed on Thursday night as
"Europe's great success in the framework of the Lisbon Treaty" the
naming, by European Union leaders during a special summit in Brussels,
of Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as the bloc's first
president and of Briton Catherine Ashton as its foreign affairs chief.
Addressing reporters at the end of the summit meeting, Papandreou said
Herman Van Rompuy "can express the European partners' cohesion and
contribute to the unity of the EU. As regards Catherine Ashton, the
Greek premier said she "is a progressive person with great experience
in inetrnational economic relations who knows very well economic and
climatic crises and who will contribute to the reinforcement of
Europe's voice worldwide."
Papandreou further expressed his wish that with Thursday's decisions
Europe could "speak more substantially and effectively with a strong
voice in the world, defending the interests of the peoples and citizens
of the EU."
Referring to Maria Damanaki's appointment to the post of EU Environment
Commissioner, replacing Stavros Dimas, the Greek prime minister said he
had chosen a "person who has made great contributions to Greek
political life through many struggles for Democracy and I am certain
she will offer services to Europe from any post."
Lastly, Papandreou paid tribute to outgoing Greek commissioner Dimas
for his contribution and accomplished work.
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