Markos Kyprianou Quotations

We clearly want to do our utmost to prevent the spread of this devastating epidemic to the EU,

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

It is understandable that the public is concerned but they need not be unduly alarmed as all the necessary measures are being, and will continue to be, taken.

We have the measures, we have the legislation, we have the experience to deal with similar problems. We have done so in the past, we can deal with it now and in the future.

But until we deal with the problem at source, the EU can never feel safe.

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.

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

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

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

I see advantages in both (approaches) but it's really up to the member states to decide.