We all hoped that he would have been released by now, as the 14 others kidnapped since 2005 were released, and we are today adding our voices to those calling for the Palestinian Authority to redouble its efforts to secure Alan Johnston’s speedy release.

To the extent required by the objectives set out in this Directive, the connection of new renewable energy installations should be allowed as soon as possible.

designed in such a way as to eliminate any danger of strangulation or injury, and so as to allow animals to be quickly released.

The Presidency of the European Union and the Commission, in the course of their regular contacts with Belgrade, particularly as part of the Stabilisation and Association Process and the consultative Task Force which was set up in order to monitor the implementation of the commitments given in this area by Belgrade, have stressed that the swift release of all political prisoners is a matter of urgency, is one of the conditions for opening up real prospects for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to join the European Union and is a significant measure of confidence for resolving the Kosovo problem.

The Council is continuing to monitor the issue of Kosovar prisoners in Serbia very closely and has stated on several occasions that it is in favour of the swift release of all those imprisoned for purely political reasons under the regime led by Mr Milosevic.

(i) support for the Commission's call for a "rapid reaction" system, implying a reform of the budgetary procedure in order to mobilize funds through a quick release mechanism in response to situations such as political trials, serious human rights violations, support for measures designed to strengthen or consolidate the rule of law and conflict prevention;