Fru formand, jeg begynder denne debat positivt med at takke kommissær Pinheiro, der har gjort alt for at kunne gå til Rådet med et godt kompromis om denne aftale.
Madam President, I shall open this debate on a positive note by expressing our thanks to Commissioner Pinheiro, who really did everything possible to put a good compromise on this agreement before the General Affairs Council.