22/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - On 22 December, the Presidency of the Council of the EU issued the following declaration: 'The European Union expresses its satisfaction at the fact that the process of signature collection aimed at the celebration of recall referenda, as provided for by the Venezuelan Constitution, took place in an atmosphere of tolerance and restraint. The Venezuelan people have confirmed their readiness to implement the political agreement signed on 29 May 2003 by the...