"The world has lost, in the person of the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, a visionary, a communicator and an entrepreneur extraordinaire", said the Chairman of the biggest parliamentary Group in the European Parliament (EPP, centre-right).

Joseph Daul expressed his admiration for everything that Steve Jobs achieved, distinguished by his humility and his capacity to make the most sophisticated communication technologies accessible to the world.

"The charisma and simplicity of Steve Jobs have left an impression on the whole world. He will be missed", concluded Joseph Daul.

(Translation from the original French)

For further information:

Joseph DAUL MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Tel: +32-2-2847525

Antoine Ripoll, Chairman's Spokesman, Tel: +32-475-856290

Notes to Editors:

The EPP Group is by far the largest political group in the European Parliament with 264 Members.