Otto von Habsburg: great friend of Europe dies

5 July 2011
Commenting on the death of Otto von Habsburg, Dirk Hazell notes the passing of a great European.

"It was always a privilege and honour to meet the late Otto von Habsburg: he was a man of the most exemplary courtesy and engaging modesty but formidable talent.

He was also a great example of how good character can overcome the most testing circumstances and he played the most honourable role in developing the best of European Union."