To some extent, the Action Plan also partly contradicts Margot Wallström's statements on the subject, including her reminder during the plenary debate of 30 March 2004: 'There are certain areas where we cannot risk waiting until our knowledge is complete, but need to act according to the precautionary principle, and we shall do so.'
To some extent, the Action Plan also partly contradicts Margot Wallström's statements on the subject, including her reminder during the plenary debate of 30 March 2004: 'There are certain areas where we cannot risk waiting until our knowledge is complete, but need to act according to the precautionary principle, and we shall do so.'