At the beginning, with the Laeken declaration, we perhaps used the word 'constitution' a bit hastily for the time.

We should remind ourselves of what the Laeken Declaration said.

We would like to see these realities incorporated into the Laeken Declaration.

The Laeken declaration states, moreover, that deputies may only be allowed to step in if the right member is absent.

It is a good thing that the Constitution was discussed in the Laeken declaration.

Another question in the catalogue of Laeken declarations makes me similarly pensive.

The Laeken Declaration must, without question, give more weight, credibility and depth to our diplomatic approach.

To pave the way for this is exactly the intention of the Laeken Declaration.

This is the meaning of the so-called Laeken Declaration.

I shall now turn to the Laeken Declaration.

One last point in the Laeken Declaration prompts me to vehement criticism here and now.

The Laeken Declaration contains more than sixty non-rhetorical questions.

Some speakers have questioned the link between the Laeken Declaration and the Nice process.

The second point concerns your Laeken Declaration.

The Laeken Declaration rightly refers to the twin challenges facing the Union.

All the same, the result matches the proposals contained in the Laeken Declaration, maybe even exceeding expectations.

Mr President, the Laeken declaration set the scene for a broad public discussion about the future of Europe.

In their Laeken Declaration, the Heads of Government have chosen fine words to say ultimately nothing.

Moreover, it also fulfils the aims that were stated as an obligation in the Laeken Declaration six years ago.

And what a striking contrast we have seen between the stimulating content of the Laeken declaration and the haggling over agencies.

Two years ago, the very word 'Constitution' was still taboo, to the extent that the Laeken declaration only alluded to it indirectly.

The Laeken Declaration set the task of bringing the EU closer to its citizens.

The problems identified in the Laeken declaration still need resolving; the basic text is still that produced by the Convention.

Thirdly, the Laeken declaration must include a commitment to establishing Community powers in relation to macro-economic policy.

When the Prime Minister visits each capital city, he will present an outline of the Laeken Declaration.