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Europe wants to share cost of terrorism aftermath
All 25 European Union countries would share the costs of a huge terrorist attack on a single member state under plans being drawn up in Brussels. The European Commission believes that such an act of "solidarity" would help Europe cope with the aftermath of a September 11-style atrocity. It plans to publish details of its scheme, which would involve the EU sharing multi-billion pound costs, later this year.But the Home Office has already signalled its opposition to the proposal, with ministers condemning it as impractical. In a report published yesterday, the Commons European scrutiny committee claimed the commission's plan was "unrealistic". Graham Brady, the Tory Europe spokesman, urged the Government to come out firmly against the idea. "In the event of a major terrorist attack in Europe, all European countries, and others, would want to do everything possible to help," he said. "But there is no need for the creation of a new funding mechanism." But it's damned useful if it fits your agenda. Posted by: Bulldog 2005-02-16 |
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