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Berlusconi apologises to European Parliament
Radio Netherlands ^
| July 08 2003
Posted on 07/08/2003 9:43:53 AM PDT by knighthawk
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has apologised to the European Parliament for what he has described as his "ironic" comments about a German member of the parliament. The chair of the parliament says this means the incident is now closed.
Last week, following his initial speech to parliament as head of the European Council, Mr Berlusconi came in for sharp criticism from German MEP Martin Schulz. Mr Berlusconi responded by saying Mr Schulz would be perfect to play the role of a concentration camp guard in a film.
Italy's junior Economics Minister Stefano Stefani has already invited German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to spend his holiday on Lake Garda. The invitation followed Mr Stefani's insulting remarks on Monday about German tourists "invading" Italy.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: apologises; apology; berlusconi; eu; europeanparliament; italian; italy
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posted on
07/08/2003 9:44:17 AM PDT
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posted on
07/08/2003 9:46:36 AM PDT
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To: ValenB4
Why did he apologize? Dammit.
To: knighthawk
I had hoped this would turn into an interesting spat but it looks like it's over...until the next gaffe.
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posted on
07/08/2003 9:56:44 AM PDT
by
facedown
(Armed in the Heartland)
To: facedown
Yes, that was quick. I was already hoping the EU would fall apart. Better luck next time.
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posted on
07/08/2003 10:02:36 AM PDT
by
knighthawk
(We all want to touch a rainbow, but singers and songs will never change it alone. We are calling you)
To: knighthawk
'... German tourists "invading" Italy.'
I didn't hear about this one.
To: Chi-townChief
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posted on
07/08/2003 10:12:43 AM PDT
by
knighthawk
(We all want to touch a rainbow, but singers and songs will never change it alone. We are calling you)
To: knighthawk
So the Italians are talking about the Germans the same way that the Germans talk about us. Pretty fascinating.
To: knighthawk
~sigh~
This was fun while it lasted.
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posted on
07/08/2003 10:53:46 AM PDT
by
Happygal
To: Happygal
Off topic, but do you know where is MadIvan? Hasn't posted in almost 2 months.
To: Citizen of the Savage Nation
I heard he got a new job that keeps him very busy.
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posted on
07/08/2003 3:17:26 PM PDT
by
knighthawk
(We all want to touch a rainbow, but singers and songs will never change it alone. We are calling you)
To: Citizen of the Savage Nation
Ivan's fine! :-)
He's just gotten a new job, and is really busy with that at the moment!
Some of us may not believe it, but sometimes there is life outside of Freerepublic! *L* ;-)
He's good though.
I'll tell him you were asking for him! :-)
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posted on
07/08/2003 5:13:56 PM PDT
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Happygal
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