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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2024)0480 – C100162/2024 – 2024/0284(BUD))

On the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany and Italy relating to floods occurred in 2024

BUDG-PR-765249

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Giuseppe Lupo

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This draft report concerns the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Germany and Italy after 2024 floods. It approves the Commission's proposal and calls for swift financial assistance. The report stresses the need for expanded EUSF budget, better communication, and synergies with other EU funds, while ensuring aid does not replace other funding.

Committee position. The rapporteur recommends swift approval of the Commission proposal for a decision, leading to rapid mobilisation of funds, and calls for particular urgency in delivering the financial contribution.

Key points

  1. Expresses solidarity with victims and authorities in Germany and Italy affected by floods.
  2. Welcomes the decision as a tangible form of EU solidarity.
  3. Calls for better communication of EUSF benefits to citizens.
  4. Highlights increasing natural disasters and calls for expanding the EUSF budget in future MFF negotiations.
  5. Stresses EUSF is curative; urges continued climate adaptation and prevention, and synergies with other EU funds.
  6. Notes the Commission's proposal for regional emergency support and EAFRD measures for disaster-affected member states.
  7. Calls for rapid and solid damage assessment and reduced time for advance payments.
  8. Urges immediate financial assistance through EUSF to affected regions.
  9. Approves the annexed decision.

Who is affected

  • Germany and Italy, particularly the regions of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Valle d'Aosta.
  • Victims, families, and individuals affected by floods, as well as national, regional, and local authorities.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 4 131.6 million total direct damages in Germany.
  • EUR 158.39 million total direct damages in Italy.
  • EUR 116 031 553 proposed mobilisation from EUSF.
  • EUR 1 016 million annual amount of European Solidarity Reserve (2018 prices).
  • EUR 286 million (25% of annual EUSF allocation) to remain available on 1 October.
  • EUR 50 000 000 already inscribed in EU budget 2024 for advances.
  • EUR 297 420 718 maximum amount available from 2024 allocation.