Concerning Russia, he said "Europe is giving the impression of running after Putin because we're scared of losing their energy and we don't have any other option for energy".
Konstantinos HATZIDAKIS (EPP-ED, GR) Ieteikums: Eiropas Reģionālās attīstības fonds, Eiropas Sociālais fonds un Kohēzijas fonds (vispārīgi noteikumi) A6–0224/2006 Procedūra: piekrišana Debates: 04.07.2006.