A commission spokesman said that would probably take place later this week.

A commission spokesman said he had no information about the reported shootings.

"The acts were of a political nature and the committee granted amnesty," said a commission spokesman.

A commission spokesman in Brussels said an inquiry into whether those rules were violated would continue.

A commission spokesman said only that "we continue to give the issue serious consideration."

A commission spokesman denied any such differences between the men.

A commission spokesman said that he could not say whether an investigation was going on.

A commission spokesman said the agency would make a decision on the petition by April 15.

A commission spokesman did not return repeated phone calls on Tuesday for comment.

His fee is still being negotiated, according to a commission spokesman.