European Parliament 6 September 2001, European Parliament resolution on 25 years’ application of Community legislation for hill and mountain farming (2000/2222(INI))

1. Expresses its concern and deep sympathy with the populations and the governments of the countries affected; 2. Calls on the Council and the Commission to make a rapid assessment of the consequences of the drought and to introduce effective aid mechanisms to help to alleviate the famine; 3.