91999E2155

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2155/99

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(24 November 1999)

Subject: Savoia family exile

Since 1946 the Savoia family, who until then had reigned over Italy, have been living in exile. This exile seems absurd, unjustified and, furthermore, in breach of international human rights conventions.

In the context of a united Europe with a sound democracy based on solidarity and citizens' rights, would the Commission state:

1. whether there are any European directives stipulating that European citizens who have not committed any crimes are entitled to move freely within the EU;

2. whether it does not consider that the case might be referred to the European Court of Justice;

3. its general views on the matter.

Answer given by Mr Vitorino on behalf of the Commission

(30 November 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to written question No P-2703/97 by Mr Florio(1).

(1) OJ C 60, 25.2.1998.