During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Jerzy BUZEK, EP President asks for a minute of silence in memory of Angelo Vassallo, Mayor of Pollica, illed by the Camorra.

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BUZEK, Jerzy (EPP, PL)

Tribute to Angelo Vassallo, Mayor of Pollica: minute of silence

SOUNDBITE (English), Jerzy Karol BUZEK, EP President 2009 - 2012, Mr Angelo Vassallo, aged 57 years old, Mayor of Pollica in the Campania Region of Italy was murdered last Sunday night by the Camorra on his way home. He was better known as the "Environmental Mayor" for his great work to improve the natural environment in his region. Mr Vassallo always fought against the infiltration of organised crime in his city. He had a fantastic human touch. We must not underestimate the role of organised crime in some of our Member States. We should stand together in solidarity to root out this evil from our societies so that Angelo Vassallo's death will not have been in vain. I would like to ask you to stand for one minute of silence.

General view Hemicycle European Parliament MEP's standing up 1 minute of silence.