Press Release: Civil Protection in the EU: Commission co-ordination reinforced

In response to a request by EU Heads of State and Government, the European Commission approved on 28 November 2001 a Communication setting out the action it has taken to mobilise its resources, expertise and networks in the area of civil protection to respond to terrorist threats. At the European Council in Ghent, the Heads of State and Government called on the European Commission and the Council to organise an urgent and co-ordinated programme to respond to the threat of bio-terrorism. The Commission's reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11th and the anthrax incidents following has been swift and determined. In the Communication adopted today the Commission states that it will nominate a high-level European co-ordinator, who will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of actions for civil protection

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