Summary
The European Parliament approved a budget amendment to provide over 31 million euros to Germany via the EU Solidarity Fund following major floods in 2016. 10 28.02.2017
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finance
environment
social policy
public finance and budget policy
Key points
- The European Parliament approved the mobilization of funds to assist Germany following major floods.
- The flooding events that triggered this assistance occurred in May and June 2016.
- The budget for assistance to Member States in the event of major natural disasters will be increased by over 31 million euros.
- These funds are allocated as a special instrument, meaning they are budgeted above the standard long-term EU spending limits.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 6/2016 of the European Union for the financial year 2016 accompanying the proposal to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany
Draft amending budget No 6/2016 accompanying the proposal to mobilise the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany
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