Brussels, 16/10/2001 (Agence Europe) - Nicole Fontaine, European Parliament President, met President Arafat on 15 October in Ireland (where she was on an official visit). President Araft said on this occasion that an increased EU presence on the ground would help to create a promising climate for respect of the ceasefire between Palestinians and Israelis. Ms Fontaine, who welcomed Yasser Arafat for his bold behaviour after the tragic events of 11 September, also "warned against the risk that...