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"en.20111114.18.1-107-000"2
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"Madam President, I would like to draw attention to an issue that has already been raised in the United States’ legislature, and which I therefore think we, too, should address. The issue I am referring to is that of Romania and the restitution of property nationalised under the Communist dictatorship. In the case of one property already restored to its former owners – a property incidentally belonging to a minority church – a trial is currently under way in Romania in which the accused are none other than the former members of the national restitution committee, Secretary of State Mr Attila Markó and his colleagues, who approved the restitution of this property a few years ago in accordance with the legislation then in force and in line with their official duties. The outcome of this court case could affect the entire restitution process in Romania, as it may call into question the restoration of church property to its rightful owners. I ask the European Parliament and you, Madam President, to follow developments in this case closely, as the European Union expects every Member State to abide by the rule of law. The next hearing in this trial is due to take place tomorrow. The only way this trial can end fairly is if these unfounded charges are dropped."@en1
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