European Parliament 14 February 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-0368/02 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Kaliningrad (citizenship rights).

Answer given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission (26 March 2002) The importance of minority protection and the respect of minority rights are issues of the utmost importance for the Commission. The Commission makes every effort to ensure an appropriate follow up in these matters, particularly in sensitive areas such as South-East Europe.