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"Mr President, the PPE-DE does not support the resolution of the British delegates and has announced that it is to withdraw it later on, not because we would not want to condemn the increasing violence as a result of football matches, but because the resolution is too restrictive and insubstantial as it stands and, to that extent, does not belong in this Chamber.
Surely it is not up to us to get involved in the politics of one specific match at a specific venue and make technical statements about the suitability of one football stadium for one Euro 2000 match? It would have been much better to point out – and I would like to do so on behalf of many PPE-DE colleagues – that, first of all, safety is an essential good over which extreme care is to be taken and for which many efforts are being made with regard to Euro 2000. Secondly, all those responsible for safety at Euro 2000 are called on to operate in an extremely preventive manner. Thirdly, the police forces of all participating countries must be encouraged to negotiate obstacles which would hinder extensive collaboration. Fourthly, we would like to call on all those involved – organisers, players and supporters – to observe fair play.
It is unfortunate that this resolution led to a match between Belgium and England, first within the PPE-DE and later on in this Chamber, too. I do hope that this match finishes in a sportsmanlike way and I hope that the Belgians will not just win here but also a number of matches during Euro 2000."@en1
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