Gemeinsamer Vorschlag für einen Beschluss des Rates über die Vorkehrungen für die Anwendung der Solidaritätsklausel durch die Union JOIN(2012) 39 endg.; Ratsdok. 18124/12

This procedure concerns the arrangements for applying the EU's solidarity clause. This mechanism is designed to ensure that Member States provide mutual assistance to one another when a member is affected by a natural or man-made disaster or a terrorist attack. This affects all EU Member States, establishing the coordination and support systems needed to mobilize resources and aid quickly during major crises.