Press Release: European Commission gives new impetus to environmental co-operation in the Danube – Black Sea Region

The European Commission adopted a Communication on environmental co-operation in the Danube - Black Sea Region on 31 October 2001. The Communication gives an overview of the present environmental situation and co-operation in the Danube - Black Sea region and highlights the priority actions that are needed to improve the state of the environment of the region. The Communication calls for an increased involvement of the EU and its Member States in environmental co-operation with the region, including the co-ordinated action by all relevant sources of Community financial assistance. This will be a key element for the long-term stability and prosperity of the Danube - Black Sea region