It's true that scientists caution us and warn us that there will be a pandemic, ... If there is one, then worldwide there will be a large number of deaths. |
Products from infected animals will not enter the food chain. Systems are in place. |
Some member states have raised the issue of having a European stockpile, and that would be a strategic stockpile to deal with a first outbreak. |
The commission has taken no chances when it has come to dealing with B.S.E., and the most stringent monitoring and control measures have been applied. Precautionary measures, including the embargo on U.K. beef exports, were taken when deemed necessary to fully protect consumers. However, the U.K. has made great strides in tackling this disease, and has met all of the criteria that were set for the lifting of the beef export ban, in line with scientific and veterinary advice. We must now acknowledge this and resume normal trade in this area. |
The commission must ensure that EU law is upheld. I am sure that all governments realize that glamorizing smoking through fancy advertising can have devastating effects. |
The E.U. should have reacted more quickly to help Southeast Asia to tackle the problem. |
The EU, we're dedicating a pledge of 100 million euros, which is roughly 120 million dollars. |
The European Union (EU), we're dedicating a pledge of 100 million euros. |
The European Union can easily be described as the best prepared region in the world. |
The fact we have avian flu in Europe does not affect the possibility of a human influenza pandemic, |
The fact we have avian flu in Europe does not affect the possibility of a human influenza pandemic. |
The message is that it's safe to consume poultry meat and eggs in the European Union. |
The U.K. has made great strides in tackling this disease and has met all of the criteria that were set for the lifting of the beef export ban. |
The virus found in Turkey is avian flu H5N1 high pathogenic virus, |
The virus found in Turkey is avian flu H5N1 high pathogenic virus. |