Brussels, 29/05/2006 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the European Commission made a fast track humanitarian aid decision following the earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia, which implements the €3m aid announced on 27 May. With reports of up to 20,000 people injured and 200,000 displaced on Java (the most densely populated island in the world), vital initial needs include medical aid to treat the wounded and temporary accommodation for those who have lost their homes. Louis Michel, the European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid underlined the importance of providing aid swiftly through the Commission's partner agencies working on the ground. “This event happened in a highly populated area and many people are suffering. By fast-tracking our support, we aim to ease the pain as far as possible. It is a concrete example of European solidarity in action.” A spokesman for Louis Michel said on Monday that the situation on the ground was very difficult because of rain, meaning that safe water would also be required. In calling for international assistance, Indonesia has triggered the EU's mechanism for civil protection, which is sending two experts to the earthquake site.