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It is said that accidents do happen without prior notice and therefore it is necessary to analyse various risks at an early stage and establish appropriate action plans.
The report by Mr Tarand, which I supported, is certainly relevant in this context as it draws attention to the risks of climate-driven crises and natural disasters and the necessity of having a corresponding action plan.
In this regard, I agree with the rapporteur that cooperation between the military and the civil sector is most reasonable to address various crises and disasters. I certainly cannot agree with those who argue that cooperation with the armies of EU Member States and NATO would be somehow dangerous and would excessively militarise Europe. It should be taken into account that the armies of EU Member States and of NATO as a whole have a high capacity for responding to disasters, and ignoring this resource during a period of peace would be plain stupidity.
Given the current global situation where small island states in the Pacific area like Kiribati and Tonga could soon disappear under water, the EU and in particular its External Action Service should prepare a proper risk analysis and an action plan to address this and a number of other risks. The EU is a global superpower alongside the United States and China and thus we have to consider our role and contribute to the resolution of various crises around the world."@en1
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