In June 2008, in a reply to a question to the Commission (E-1793/08) on the situation in the DRC, Commissioner Michel indicated that the peace process was progressing well. However, recent international news coverage has brought to the international community's attention that all is not well in the DRC and that the peace process has been shattered. Is the Council concerned that the EU is reacting later than it should be to these problems, which have developed over months rather than simply dropping out of thin air?