Iako EK snažno podržava temeljna prava i slobode, EU ne može obrađivati pitanja poput identiteta manjina, njihovih prava, dobivanja državljanstva i povrata imovine, koja proističu u njenim državama-članicama, odgovorio je Barroso 25. jula.
Although the EC strongly backs fundamental rights and freedoms, the EU cannot deal with issues such as identities of minorities, their rights, acquisition of citizenship and restitution of properties, arising in its member states, Barroso replied on July 25th.