The government is convinced that we cannot maintain the status quo and we have the political will to make serious progress. Any advance will be positive.

It has always been the position of the government to show complete respect for judicial decisions.

crisis in the European family.

The most important thing we can do is to continue to insist on full Iraqi compliance with the U.N. resolutions.

We don't want to hinder or slow down enlargement, ... find a position of solidarity.

Many European issues await urgent decisions. I am convinced that the next (German) government will throw its full weight so as to contribute to their progress,