Van Rompuy verwelkomt uitslag Iers referendum over begrotingspact (en)

Met dank overgenomen van Raad van de Europese Unie (Raad) i, gepubliceerd op vrijdag 1 juni 2012.

EUROPEAN COUNCIL THE PRESIDT

Brussels, 1 June 2012 EUCO PRESSE 239 PR PCE 93

Herman Van Rompuy i, President of the European Council made today a statement following the results of the referendum in Ireland on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union

"I welcome the positive outcome of the referendum in Ireland on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union. With this vote, the Irish people have given their endorsement and commitment to European integration. This result is an important step towards recovery and stability."

Dirk De Backer - Spokesperson of the President - ( +32 (0)2 281 9768 - +32 (0)497 59 99 19 Jesüs Carmona - Deputy Spokesperson of the President - ( +32 (0)2 281 9548 / 5150 - +32 (0)475 65 32 15

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