Ana Maria Gomes (PSE). - Madam President, I would like to second the rapporteur. Following the debate we had here yesterday, and in view of the Commission’s contribution, I very much agree that we need more discussion and that we need to find a proper legal basis for actions that are not pure ODA actions – but are still very important for development cooperation with developing countries – and therefore do not fall under the other instruments regarding cooperation with industrialised countries, nor under the current DCI.

It is also very important to freeze the money foreseen for the DCI for cooperation in accordance with ODA criteria, so I support our colleague Mr Berman in his request for more time for consideration.