Friso Abbing

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.

[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.

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.

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.

At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.

At this time we do not have any specific suspicion.