Abstract
When flooding strikes Yorkshire in the United Kingdom or an earthquake hits central Italy, the European Union is ready to provide assistance to ease the burden of those in need.1 Essentially, this is a consequence of the solidarity between European peoples and a reflection of the commonly held value that we all have a duty to help those who are suffering.2 Also, in its external relations, the European Union has been ready to offer its assistance to those who become victim to natural disasters or man-made crises.3 Indeed, it is arguable that developed states are, in certain circumstances, under a legal obligation to provide humanitarian assistance to third states.4
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Law and Humanitarian Assistance : A Crosscut Through Legal Issues Pertaining to Humanitarism |
| Editors | H.-J. Heintze, A. Zwitter |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 71-82 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-642-16454-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |