Portugal's history as a leader of globalisation makes it "well aware that its capacity to act as a credible, influential actor on the world scene is decisive for the future of Europe", said the Portuguese President, who then concluded his speech by praising the European Parliament as "an institution that has always been at the forefront in defending the values and principles that forged the identity of Europe and wove the 'de facto solidarity' bequeathed by the founders".
04.09.2007.