WEST GERMANY-Riots in Bremen

those most in need. Understandably, Lome II has generated much less enthusiasm than Lome I. Despite its obvious short-comings, ACP countries have endorsed Lome II because in a rapidly worsening international economic situation, any help, even if it is not of the desired type, is better than no help. The EEC understands this very well. According to a spokesman of the EEC, "the thrust of Lome II is to consolidate the grains of Lome I''. Yes, it does help 'consolidate' the partnership of unequals.