Brussels, 12/09/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission discussed the tragedy that occurred the day before in the United States and its implications for the Union and for the international community as a whole. At the end of "dense and in-depth" discussions, that lasted over two hours, President Romano Prodi read out the following Statement to the press:
"Please observe a minute's thoughtful silence in the memory of the victms of this dreadful and tragic event. This...