The House considers that the Commission's action platform for the study of the sustainable development strategy is too cautious and limited in scope and that, in its present form, it will not be able to persuade the public or political decision-makers to pursue the crucial goals for which it provides.
Pēc traģiskajiem plūdiem, kas Eiropu skāra 2002. un 2005. gadā, ES dalībvalstis apņēmās apvienot spēkus kopīgi vēršoties pret plūdu draudiem.