It also extended the scope of the proposal in other ways, so as to include a rapid response to emergencies, not only inside but also outside the Community, which have or may have "adverse impact on people, public health and safety, property, cultural heritage or the environment caused by natural, industrial or technological disasters, including marine pollution, or acts of terrorism".
Uzrunās, kas sekoja priekšsēdētāja paziņojumam, Eiropas Parlamenta politisko grupu pārstāvji prasīja, lai tiktu noskaidroti situācijas cēloņi.