ACFC/44DOC(2012)001 rev 39. The Advisory Committee also notes that some states have introduced integration contracts with foreign-language migrants. While acknowledging the importance of language as a tool for integration, it stresses that integration involves both the majority and the minority communities and should not rely disproportionately on efforts made by the migrants.39 In this regard, the Advisory Committee has criticised in particular the use of sanctions in the context of integration contracts, such as the cutting of social benefits or the non-renewal of residence permits and the threat of expulsion, as it considers coercion an inappropriate measure to promote integration.40 In addition, all steps taken must allow the individual to preserve and develop his or her entire linguistic repertoire, including the native language. The preservation and development of the identity and culture of a person – including multiple identity affiliation and multilingual repertoires – must be respected and supported not only because of their significant cognitive benefits for the individual concerned but as an important precondition to successful integration of society. 39 40 Third Opinion on Liechtenstein. Third Opinion on Austria. 13