(a) Applying these principles the committee notes that, when Mr Gollnich expressed his opinion during the press conference of 11 October 2004, he was not exercising his freedom of speech in connection with "the performance of his duties" as a Member of the European Parliament.
(a) Applying these principles the committee notes that, when Mr Gollnich expressed his opinion during the press conference of 11 October 2004, he was not exercising his freedom of speech in connection with "the performance of his duties" as a Member of the European Parliament.