Summary of EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Summary of EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries hit by flooding. Funds will be quickly available for repair from the EU's solidarity and cohesion funds, with no co-financing required. The flood wave caused significant damage, leading to casualties in various countries. Recovery efforts involved deploying troops, distributing aid, and cleaning up affected areas. Flooding also impacted Italy, prompting evacuations and closures. The situation required extraordinary measures to address the extensive destruction caused by heavy rains.
quoting nevent1q…dpn7EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."
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European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries hit by flooding. Funds will be quickly available for repair from the EU's solidarity and cohesion funds, with no co-financing required. The flood wave caused significant damage, leading to casualties in various countries. Recovery efforts involved deploying troops, distributing aid, and cleaning up affected areas. Flooding also impacted Italy, prompting evacuations and closures. The situation required extraordinary measures to address the extensive destruction caused by heavy rains.