26 Quotes by Markos Kyprianou

We have not reached the level of (vaccination) preparedness that we should have,

We clearly want to do our utmost to prevent the spread of this devastating epidemic to the EU,

We cannot only look at short-term measures, we have to look at building the infrastructure.

We want a temporary ban. The proposal of the Commission today will be for one month so we have the time for further studies and research,

There should be enough to cover the percentage of the population that each member state decides needs protection.

It is understandable that the public is concerned but they need not be unduly alarmed as all the necessary measures are being, and will continue to be, taken.

Then we will decide when the month expires ... whether we should renew it, or amend it or limit it.

Then we'll know how well these plans work.

It's better late than never. The EU is interested in cooperating with Asia to solve the problem.