Mubarak’s resignation welcome in Brussels

European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek welcomed Egyptian President Mubarak’s resignation: "Today the voice of the Egyptian people was heard.”

“Political responsibility has prevailed, and the decision taken by President Mubarak should facilitate democratic transition without further violence,” he added.

President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down on Friday (11 February) after 18 days of mass protests.

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and EU High representative Catherine Ashton also commented in a joint statement:

“We welcome the decision made by President Mubarak today.”

“By standing down, he has listened to the voices of the Egyptian people and has opened the way to faster and deeper reforms, and an orderly transition to democracy.”

Click here to read full statement of Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament

Click here to read joint statement by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton