B4-1267/95

Resolution on floods in Algeria

The European Parliament,

A.whereas the floods which occurred in Algeria on 8 and 9 October 1995 and the ensuing serious accidents have claimed fifty victims and caused considerable economic damage,

B.whereas the European Union and, specifically, the European Parliament, wish to express their solidarity with the Algerian people,

C.having regard to the importance of supporting the efforts of the Algerian people to achieve economic progress,

1.Expresses its solidarity with the Algerian people and extends its deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and to those affected;

2.Calls for emergency humanitarian aid for those affected;

3.Calls for specific aid to mitigate the effects of the direct and indirect damage and prejudice caused by the disaster;

4.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission and to Government of the Republic of Algeria.