3. Statements by the President

The President made a statement in which he welcomed the fact that Spain had voted in favour of the European Constitutional Treaty the previous Sunday. On behalf of Parliament, he had congratulated the Spanish Prime Minister and the political parties that had taken part in the process.

The President then made a statement on President Bush's visit to Brussels, announcing that he was to take part in the meeting between the US President, the Presidents of the Council and Commission and the 25 EU Heads of State and Government.

The following spoke: Hans-Gert Poettering, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group.