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MEPs approve €116 million EU aid for flood recovery in Germany and Italy

Simona Mazzeo
Simona Mazzeo
MEPs approve €116 million EU aid for flood recovery in Germany and Italy
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Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – MEPs approved aid package for flood recovery in Germany and Italy, highlighting increasing natural disasters.

MEPs endorsed over €116 million in EU Solidarity Fund assistance to support recovery measures in two EU countries relating to floods in 2024. The aid package was supported by 660 votes in favour, 11 votes against and 4 abstentions. A total of €116,031,553 in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be allocated as follows: Germany, for floods in May 2024 in the southern part of the nation: €112.1 million; Italy, for floods in June 2024 in Valle d‘Aosta: €4 million.

According to the approved aid package, the EUSF assistance will surround part of the costs of emergency and recovery procedures, including repairing damaged infrastructure, protecting cultural heritage, and conducting clean-up operations.

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Moreover, MEPs voiced their “deepest solidarity with all the victims, their families and all the individuals impacted by the destructive floods in Germany and Italy as well as with the national, regional and local authorities engaged in the relief efforts”. They pointed to the “increasing number of severe, dangerous and deadly natural disasters in Europe” and believe the “budget of the EUSF or its equivalent should be greatly expanded given the upcoming Commission proposal on the new Multiannual Financial Framework”.

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Simona Mazzeo is a journalist and legal professional with a strong focus on European affairs, justice, and social advocacy. A law graduate and practicing lawyer based in Agropoli, she has built a versatile career that bridges journalism, law, and community service. Simona serves as a delegated councilor for the Equal Opportunities Committee of the Bar Association of Vallo della Lucania, where she promotes fairness and equal representation within the legal system. She is also qualified for registration in the list of Special Curators of minors in civil and criminal matters at the Court of Vallo della Lucania, ensuring that the rights of vulnerable children are safeguarded throughout legal proceedings. In addition to her legal practice, Simona is a founding member of the Free Lawyer Movement, a non-profit organization providing legal aid to those unable to afford representation. As a journalist, she contributes insightful analyses and reports on European institutions, Italian affairs, and pressing social issues, combining her legal expertise with a passion for truth and justice. Through her work in both law and media, Simona Mazzeo continues to advocate for equality, transparency, and access to justice for all.
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