The participants discussed the manifestations of right-wing extremism, racism and xenophobia. They also discussed the position the police should take when fighting such phenomena.
The participants exchanged the information on how right-wing extremists were organised in individual countries and what the extent of extremist and unlawful conduct is in these countries, what the grounds are for such activities, and what actual steps should be taken by the police in order for their approach to be successful. The police were said to be absolutely indispensable in combating racism and extremism. The importance of police work in this field was emphasised since it is a service in the common interest of both the majority and the minority in the society.
The participants agreed that manifestations of extremism, racism and xenophobia are of the same nature in all countries, and thus international co-ordination of the fight against them as well as the permanent exchange of views on efficiency of individual measures adopted is necessary.
The participants, aiming at increasing the competence of their police forces, also discussed improvement of police work style, including the benefits resulting from co-operation with other social institutions. The participants exchanged experiences with efficient involvement of the whole society in co-operation with the police at the local level and with building up a public service that will better reflect differences in the society.
The participants therefore propose that further events of a similar nature should be held in other countries, the representatives of which took part in the conference in Štiøín. The aim is to build up a forum within which the members of security forces will be able to exchange experiences at the international level. The participants of the conference will inform the governments of their countries of this initiative. The Ministry of the Czech Republic proposes to take over the role co-ordinating centre until a subsequent country is agreed on to hold the conference.
Finally, the participants express their pleasure with the conference and appreciate the open and valuable discussion.