"por lo cual" in English

I did not mention the Committee on Regional Development, so I was not mistaken.

This report forces us to face our responsibilities and that is why I voted in favour of it.

(ES) Madam President, amendment 37 has been withdrawn, so will not be put to the vote.

And that is why I should first like to thank the rapporteurs.

The death of Anna Politkovskaya was not planned and so we could not plan our reaction to it.

To that extent, the rapporteurs are to be congratulated.

And this is why I also see in this an important tool for ensuring judicial control of Europol.

This resolution sends a clear message to the Commission and to third countries, which is why I support it.

Mr President, I have a point of order that relates to the French translation and is important for tomorrow's vote in plenary.

The EU is certainly no tax haven but reasonable motoring costs should be permitted in Europe.

The problem of piracy is indeed an international one, so initiatives are needed at international level.

Amendment No 5 mainly tightens up definitions and can be readily accepted.

For that the rapporteur deserves our gratitude.

which we are heartily grateful to them.

Some measures in this respect are highlighted in the report, and I would like to congratulate the rapporteurs on that.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted to see that you have arrived safely, Commissioner.

So we pay tribute to him in the warmest terms.

Please understand if I refrain for the moment from commenting on the substance of these on behalf of the Council.

Of course each parliament has its own procedures and ways of operating so that the time scales may differ.

It should therefore be greatly welcomed.