Friso Abbing

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,

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.

At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.

At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.

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.

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.