"An orderly and irreversible transition towards democracy and free and fair elections is the shared objective of both the EU and the Egyptian people," Ashton said in a statement. "The lifting of the state of emergency ... must be implemented as soon as possible."EU Parliament President Jerzy Buzek said Friday that "a new government including all democratic forces is crucial for this transition."
Ashton calls for dialogue to form new gov't in Egypt
EU foreign policy chief says she respects Mubarak's decision to step down; pledges EU support in orderly transition to democracy.
"An orderly and irreversible transition towards democracy and free and fair elections is the shared objective of both the EU and the Egyptian people," Ashton said in a statement. "The lifting of the state of emergency ... must be implemented as soon as possible."EU Parliament President Jerzy Buzek said Friday that "a new government including all democratic forces is crucial for this transition."