The relevance of EU action in this area, managed by the Commission, is underscored by the rising frequency, intensity and complexity of humanitarian crises and natural and man-made disasters around the world.
ELi meetmete olulisusest selles komisjoni juhitavas valdkonnas annab tunnistust humanitaarkriiside ning loodus- ja inimese tegevusest põhjustatud katastroofide aina kasvav sagedus , intensiivsus ja keerulisus.