Barroso betuigt medeleven aan Duitsland vanwege de overstromingen in Saksen (en)

Message from Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso i, President of the European Commission, to His Excellency Mr Christian Wulff, President of the Federal Republic of Germany:

“Dear Mr President,

I would like to express, on behalf of the European Commission and in my own name, my solidarity with the people and the authorities of your country in facing the dramatic consequences of the recent floods in Saxony.

Let me assure you that the Commission is fully committed to mobilise all the available instruments at EU level to support the populations affected by this natural disaster.

Please accept, dear Mr President, the assurance of my highest consideration."