Johannes Laitenberger
Johannes Laitenberger
recommend
It is not up to us to recommend anything to the press.
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A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. A boycott hurts the economic interests of all parties.
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Jonathan's voice is under some kind of strain from a cold -- some kind of virus. No pun intended.
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A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. We do not consider a boycott of any kind a good means to react.
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It is most urgent to come to a deal in December. It is clear that it is not those most in need which have to bring forward the biggest sacrifices.
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The Commission took note with concern the decree. We'd hoped there would be a process of discussion and consultation before it adopted such measures.
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The president said this proposal is unacceptable and he'll work to improve it. The final solution has to be acceptable not only to the member states but also to the European Parliament.
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We would have liked to see a process of prior consultation.