Wrong cross

With reference to the article Wrong Cross On Maltese Flag (November 30), we would like to clarify that the whole event was part of a series of events organised in various member states, directly by DG Justice, Liberty and Security (DG JLS) - European Commission. For all the events DG JLS had one contractor, obviously not Maltese, responsible for the printing of material to be handed out at the stand.

When the mistake in the flag was noticed the giveaway flags were removed. The Representation in Malta informed the organising Directorate General directly of the mistake in the material that was handed out so that they can deal directly with the contractor. Neither the European Commission Representation in Malta nor the Office of the Prime Minister were involved in the contracting of this event.

I hope the above serves to clarify the incident. The Commission was in no way trying to insult the Maltese flag and any indignation this incident might have caused is greatly regretted. The organisation of this event had to serve the purpose of informing as many people as possible of their rights as EU citizens, something which was still achieved despite the incident.