. – Herr talman! Låt mig börja med att uttrycka mitt varma tack till Thierry Cornillet för hans uttömmande betänkande om våra aktiviteter under det gångna året. ###>. – Mr President, let me start by extending warm thanks to Mr Cornillet for his comprehensive report on our activities over the past year, in many of which I have of course participated as first European Vice-President of the Assembly.