European Parliament 13 October 2005, European Parliament declaration on rheumatic diseases

38. Calls on the Commission and Council to assess the EU's contribution to the first United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (1997-2006) and its impact within Europe, with particular attention to partnership with the poorest groups and with specific reference to women, and to submit proposals for future action to build on the impetus built up over this first decade; 39.