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On the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Michal Wiezik
Parliament's resolution on the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe expresses sympathy for victims, thanks rescue teams, and calls for EU action to improve disaster preparedness and climate adaptation.¶¶¶ It asks the Commission and the Union Civil Protection Mechanism to support member states, increase resources, and follow up on recommendations to boost response capabilities.¶¶¶ It calls for increased funding, better coordination, and a horizontal approach to crisis management, as well as for the EU to step up climate mitigation and adaptation, including a legislative package on adaptation.¶¶¶ It urges member states to invest in flood defences, restore wetlands, promote nature-based solutions, and enhance cross-border cooperation on river basin management and early-warning systems.¶¶ It calls for technical and financial support to affected regions, including through cohesion policy, and for investments in climate adaptation and disaster prevention to be guaranteed in the next multiannual financial framework.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses sadness over loss of life and sympathy for victims in all affected countries.¶
- Thanks rescue teams, firefighters, authorities, volunteers, and Ukraine for pledging aid.¶
- Deplores destruction and asks for technical and financial efforts to help clean up and rebuild.¶
- Asks the Commission and the UCPM to support any member state requesting emergency assistance and to provide sufficient resources.¶¶
- Calls on the Commission to follow up on its 2024 communication, boost UCPM response, enhance cross-sectoral coordination, and strengthen the Emergency Response Coordination Centre.¶
- Calls for increased coverage of hazards like floods and droughts in prevention and preparedness, using early-warning and monitoring systems.¶
- Calls for increased budget lines in the multiannual financial framework and national budgets, and for swift resources from the EU Solidarity Fund and Emergency Aid Reserve.¶
- Calls for a horizontal approach and integrated crisis management across Commission services.¶
- Reiterates recommendation to maintain Green Deal implementation, adopt the 2040 climate target, and update the EU's nationally determined contribution.¶
- Calls on the Commission to propose a legislative package on climate adaptation.¶
- Calls on member states to implement the Nature Restoration Law and invest in flood defences, wetlands, and nature-based solutions.¶¶
- Calls for enhanced cross-border cooperation on river basin management and early-warning systems, and for support to affected regions through cohesion policy.¶¶
Who is affected
- Affected countries: Romania, Poland, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and Moldova.¶
- Rescue teams, firefighters, authorities, and volunteers involved in relief efforts.¶
- Farmers in affected regions, whose crops are damaged.¶
- Local and regional authorities, especially in smaller municipalities and rural areas.¶¶
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