16/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - The EU has said it was “concerned at the tense situation in Bolivia and the continued absence of any dialogue” to try to resolve the political crisis. In a press release published on 11 April, the Slovenian Presidency said it was “worried that there might be outbreaks of violence which could threaten peaceful coexistence in the country”. It called on the Socialist government and Liberal opposition to take steps to defuse the current tension and enable genuine national dialogue to be held, without preconditions, to address concrete issues in a constructive manner”. It welcomed the efforts of the Catholic Church, the Organisation of American States and the countries of the Group of Friends of Bolivia. (A.B.)