translate English to French: That is having great social consequences, and socially vulnerable groups are sometimes particularly hard pressed and I think we are all very anxious that not only the European Community institutions but above all the Member States, and I would expressly mention the initiatives taken by non-governmental organizations which are particularly energetic in this area in my own country, should play an important role in dealing as far as possible with the worst cases.
Je pense que les institutions de l'Union européenne, mais aussi les États membres et surtout les organisations non gouvernementales - exemplairement actives dans mon pays - ont à cet égard un rôle important à jouer. Ils doivent prendre des initiatives pour rencontrer adéquatement les cas les plus navrants.