Thanks, Chair.
Thank you to all of you gathered here today. There's a history of friendship between our nations, which is I think epitomized by the gesture of Anja and Roland to have our two flags sitting in front of you, so danke schön for that.
My colleague, Ms. Sims, has referred to the ongoing trade negotiations. Of course, we would love to broaden the already strong ties between our two countries.
Your Excellency, you referred to the visa issue in the Czech Republic. One reason we are here today, of course, is because of the influx of unsubstantiated refugee claims from the Czech Republic, which led in July 2009 to that visa requirement. Of course, we are trying to deal with that refugee issue as we speak today.
My first question is directed to you, Anja, and perhaps to you, Your Excellency. Do I understand that the Roma are not completely barred from claiming asylum in a neighbouring European country and it's just that the restrictions or the rules are different if you come from a neighbouring European Union country?