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After Ben Ali's departure, Europe “remains committed to Tunisians” says Cathy Ashton

After the departure of Ben Ali from Tunisia for a still unknown destination, the High Representative of the EU remains cautious. In a statement she has just published, together with the Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy, Stefan Füle, she says " follow with the most extreme attention the events taking place in Tunisia and wants above all to express its support and its recognition to the Tunisian people and to their democratic aspirations so that they can be realized in a peaceful way. We urge everyone to exercise restraint and remain calm to avoid further casualties and destruction.. “And to add:” Dialogue and stability are the key. I reiterate our commitment to Tunisia and its population and our willingness to help find democratic solutions to resolve the crisis. ».

Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Chief editor of the B2 site. Graduated in European law from the University of Paris I Pantheon Sorbonne and listener to the 65th session of the IHEDN (Institut des Hautes Etudes de la Défense Nationale. Journalist since 1989, founded B2 - Bruxelles2 in 2008. EU/NATO correspondent in Brussels for Sud-Ouest (previously West-France and France-Soir).

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