Quotes by Markos Kyprianou

“The E.U. should have reacted more quickly to help Southeast Asia to tackle the problem.”

“Then we will decide when the month expires ... whether we should renew it, or amend it or limit it.”

“Its better late than never. The EU is interested in cooperating with Asia to solve the problem.”

“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”

“There should be enough to cover the percentage of the population that each member state decides needs protection.”

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

“We have not reached the level of (vaccination) preparedness that we should have,”

“We have already taken all steps necessary. Once it has touched European soil, then we have raised all the measures we should take,”

“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.”