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RESOLUTION on the drug problem

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the report and recommendations of its Committee of Inquiry on the drugs problem (Doc. A2-114/89),

B. having regard to the declaration at the Hague Summit, indicating the willingness of Member States to take concerted action against the drug problem,

C. appalled by Member States' reluctance to acknowledge the extent of the problem,

D. whereas the policies pursued so far by Member States have not prevented the further extension of the problem which has now reached alarming proportions,

E. alarmed at the worrying increase in the drug problem,

F. whereas the illegal drug traffic is carried on by criminal organizations with immense resources and capital at their disposal,

G. whereas the activities of these organizations extend far beyond drug trafficking, even influencing the political and economic system in many cases and many countries,

H. whereas furthermore the policies pursued to date by Member States have been of little avail with regard to:

(i) suppression, with an average of 5% of illegal substances actually seized,

(ii) prevention, with too little and often inappropriate action,

(iii) rehabilitation and reintegration into society, owing to a lack of resources and the unwillingness of society as a whole to offer proper solutions, especially for young people,

I. pointing out to all the institutions of the Community their duty to improve living and working conditions which is the basis of the EEC Treaty.

1. Submits the attached draft resolution to the Council of Ministers;

2. Urges the Council formally to adopt this resolution without delay;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution, together with the report and recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry into the drugs problem in the Member States of the Community, to the Council and Commission;