Friso Abbing ( 10 of 10 )
If German citizens, for example, who are vacationing in France, get robbed there, they can -- together with German courts read more
If German citizens, for example, who are vacationing in France, get robbed there, they can -- together with German courts -- apply for compensation from the French authorities.
I think the statements by the Romanian and Polish authorities are crystal clear. All of those official declarations deny the read more
I think the statements by the Romanian and Polish authorities are crystal clear. All of those official declarations deny the existence of such possible prisons. We do not see any reason now to ask for further clarification at this point in time. Having said that, we will continue to monitor the situation.
[The EU executive will] at technical...level find out what the truth is in these stories, ... In that sense, we read more
[The EU executive will] at technical...level find out what the truth is in these stories, ... In that sense, we will check the accuracy of those reports..then further define our stance.
So far we have no reason to complain nor to suspect any unfair or inappropriate policy,
So far we have no reason to complain nor to suspect any unfair or inappropriate policy,
We have to find out what is exactly happening. We have all heard about this then we have to see read more
We have to find out what is exactly happening. We have all heard about this then we have to see if it is confirmed.
As far as the treatment of prisoners is concerned ... it is clear that all 25 member states having signed read more
As far as the treatment of prisoners is concerned ... it is clear that all 25 member states having signed up to European Convention on Human Rights, and to the International Convention Against Torture, are due to respect and fully implement the obligations deriving from those treaties.
All EU citizens should benefit from the Visa Waiver Program, just as all U.S. citizens benefit from visa-free entry into read more
All EU citizens should benefit from the Visa Waiver Program, just as all U.S. citizens benefit from visa-free entry into the European Union.
At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.
At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.
We need to know exactly what is happening and what we're talking about, and I pledge my full transparency [and] read more
We need to know exactly what is happening and what we're talking about, and I pledge my full transparency [and] coming back to you as soon as we know more of this information to inform you of that and any possible -- if necessary -- steps the European Commission would need to take,
This development today means justice and home affairs ministers are willing to accept a legal process that will let all read more
This development today means justice and home affairs ministers are willing to accept a legal process that will let all branches of government decide the issue.
