MEP Miguel Portas on Libya made clear, on the other hand, the opposition from the left to any military intervention. “We know how military measures start and we know how they never end once they have started”, he said.

During the debate about the situation in Libya that took place in the European Parliament, Miguel Portas underlined the importance of a change in the European position “regarding the way it has been acting” in the country – one “of the pillars of support from the ancient regime”. Made clear, on the other hand, the opposition from the left to any military intervention. “We know by experience how military measures start and we know how they never end once they have started”, he said.

“The resolution in debate does not tell but the arms with which the Libyan people is being repressed are, in a large extend, European arms and bombs”, declared the MEP from GUE/NGL elected by the Left Block reflection on what were the relations of the EU with Khadaffi and content of the document in discussion in plenary.

“The Left is in favor of for the freezing of assets, of arms embargo, of a relationship with the uprising, of all measures of humanitarian help”, stressed the MEP.

On the other hand, he added, “I want to make it clear that we are against any military intervention, including the measure that you can open doors, the no-fly zone; we know, by experience, how military measures start and we know they never end once they have started”.