11. Februar 2010 - 12:51 | Neuen Kommentar schreiben
It is a rare moment of joy and gratefulness in which I am writing those lines:
The European Parliamant has rejected the SWIFT-treaty with the United States in a surprisingly unambiguous vote (378 to 196 votes).
To be honest I never expected the members of parliament to face the massive preasure build by the US and several european governments. Please accept my sincere appologies - and my gratitude. Thanks!
This IS a great and inspiring day for civil rights, privacy and democracy in Europe. It is a day that tells us: GO ON! Whatever the opposition, however strong the preasure: GO ON. We can defend what's ours, we can defend our rights!
I'm happy.