Flood-Hit Slovenia Set to Access at Least 400 Million Euros in Disaster Help-EU

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The EU will make no less than 400 million euros ($439.16 million) accessible to Slovenia after devastating floods there killed no less than six folks and affected tens of 1000’s of households, European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Wednesday.

1000’s of individuals have been evacuated from properties round northwest and central Slovenia, with the military, firefighters and rescuers attempting to free others and clear streets.

“Now we have package deal of quick help, of medium time period and long run help for Slovenia”, Von der Leyen instructed a joint press convention with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on a go to to a flood-hit space.

She stated the nation may search assist from the Subsequent Era EU fund, which has 2.7 billion euros accessible for Slovenia, and added that 3.3 billion euros in different EU funds already allotted to Slovenia might be repurposed for quick help after the floods.

“Dozens of 1000’s of homes have been hit by flooding and now dozens of 1000’s of individuals are considering survive the following weeks and months,” Golob stated.

“Our message to them is obvious – the assistance can be fast, environment friendly and no person can be forgotten.”

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Daria Sito-Sucic, Enhancing by William Maclean)

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