Franco Frattini European Quotations

People staying illegally in the European Union must return to their country of origin,

In form, the operation is not illegal. But it is a blow against the spirit of the European common market.

I have taken note of (Marty's) serious, interim conclusion that it is highly unlikely that European governments, or at least their intelligence services, were unaware of rendition. It is now for the member states of the Council of Europe to clarify their position.

I don't like the word 'defense' used between European countries.

All member states are bound by their relevant international legal obligations, in particular those deriving from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Convention against Torture. I encourage member states and candidate countries to take the necessary steps to look into this matter where appropriate.