5th Anniversary of terrorist attacks in the US - Statement by EU Commission President Barroso

5th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States - statement of President José Manuel Barroso on behalf of the European Commission

"Five years have now passed since the terrible events of 11th September 2001. Today is a time to remember the victims and express our solidarity with those left behind by this and all other terrorist attacks. The EU response to the 11th September 2001 attacks in the United States was immediate with increased cooperation with the United States on the fight against terrorism. The European Commission will continue to deliver results through the EU Counter-Terrorism Strategy. More remains to be done such as fighting radicalisation and recruitment. We need effective policies to prevent and detect the misuse of explosives, protect critical infrastructure and ensure transport security. Vice-President Frattini has written today to the U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security and the U.S. Attorney General to underline the continued commitment of the European Union to increased cooperation with the United States in this area. We are more determined than ever to tackle the causes, and the consequences of global terrorism. We have to tackle not just the methods used but also the ideas of those that wage this campaign. Ignorance and mistrust are essential to the terrorists' strategy. Our response must be to stand up for our values, namely respect for human rights, which are the surest guarantee of our future security."

See also: The European Commission's Activities in the Fight against Terrorism .

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• EU Presidency Statement on anniversary of terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 (11/9/2006)
• EU Informal Meeting on Counter-Terrorism (16/8/2006)
• Open letter to European Citizens by Commission Vice President Frattini on 11 March 2006- The Second European Day for the Victims of Terrorism  (11/3/2006)