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The Commission thanks the honourable Members for their questions. The Commission wants to stress on this occasion that it attaches the greatest importance to the freedom of information and the work carried out by journalists, often under very difficult conditions in conflict situations. We believe that in all armed conflicts like the one in Iraq, respect for international laws and the principle of accountability should be fully applied for all operating forces. Regarding the death of the journalist Jose Couso, as well as the more recent injury to an Italian journalist and the death of an Italian security agent, we regret such incidents and express our solidarity with the families of those involved.
We obviously believe that all such cases should be thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities. It is essential that the circumstances and the responsibilities be fully clarified and any necessary follow-up measures be taken swiftly and transparently. However, the steps required to ensure a proper investigation by the relevant authorities into the death of an EU national in a third country are the responsibility of the Member States involved."@en1
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