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EU Response to the 2018 Mati Forest Fires

Summary

This resolution expresses solidarity with the victims of the devastating July 2018 forest fires in Mati, Greece. It calls for enhanced EU-wide disaster prevention, better use of emergency funds, and stronger climate change policies.
10 13.09.2018
Other
environment
public safety
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Expression of profound sympathy for the victims and tribute to the emergency responders.
  • Call for the swift provision of EU funding and reallocation of existing funds to support reconstruction and victims.
  • Recognition of the link between climate change and the increasing severity of heatwaves and wildfires.
  • Need for more efficient early detection methods and better sharing of expertise between Member States.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the July 2018 fires in Mati in the Attica region, Greece, and the EU’s response July 2018 fires at Mati in the Attica Region, Greece and the EU response
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