European Parliament approves €489 million in storm recovery aid

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The European Parliament has approved €489 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to assist Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Malta in recovering from severe storms and flooding experienced earlier in 2026.

The funding was approved with 651 votes in favor, 17 against, and three abstentions. Portugal will receive the largest portion, totaling €261.5 million, following damage from storms Kristin, Leonardo, and Marta. Spain is allocated €149.1 million, Italy will receive €74.9 million, and Malta is set to receive €3.7 million following the impact of Storm Harry.

The EUSF resources are designated for emergency and recovery operations, including the restoration of energy, water, telecommunications, and transport infrastructure. The aid also supports health and education services, clean-up operations, temporary accommodation, rescue services, and the protection of cultural heritage.

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European Parliament · European Union Solidarity Fund · Italy · Portugal · Spain

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[● 3 SOURCES] The vote passed with 651 votes in favor, 17 against, and 3 abstentions. europeansting.com · www.portugal.fr · lovinmalta.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Portugal has already received an advance of €65.37 million. europeansting.com · www.portugal.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy is allocated €74.9 million in aid. europeansting.com · lovinmalta.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Spain is allocated €149.1 million in aid. europeansting.com · lovinmalta.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The European Parliament approved €489 million in aid via the European Union Solidarity Fund. europeansting.com · www.portugal.fr · lovinmalta.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Malta is allocated €3.7 million in aid. europeansting.com · lovinmalta.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Portugal is allocated €261.5 million for storm recovery. europeansting.com · www.portugal.fr · lovinmalta.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The funds will support infrastructure restoration in energy, water, telecommunications, and transport sectors. europeansting.com · www.portugal.fr · lovinmalta.com

Sources

Parliament backs storm recovery aid for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta - The European Sting - Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com European Union News - [europeansting.com]

6 days ago

Après des mois, 261,5 millions € vont enfin arriver au Portugal : pourquoi une telle somme ? [www.portugal.fr]

5 days ago

Malta To Receive €3.7 Million In EU Aid Following Storm Harry Damage [lovinmalta.com]

6 days ago