EU plans €10 billion aid for flood-affected countries in Central Europe

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The European Union has announced a €10 billion aid package to assist member states severely impacted by the floods caused by Storm Boris. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen disclosed the plan during a meeting in Wroclaw, Poland, with leaders from the affected nations. The funds, drawn from the EU's cohesion resources, are intended to provide emergency relief for the disaster-stricken areas.

Germany has offered military support to Poland, deploying soldiers to help manage the flooding. Austria has also reported significant damage, with officials estimating that reconstruction efforts will take several years. The Austrian government has increased its disaster relief fund to €1 billion to repair infrastructure and private properties.

In northern Italy, approximately 1,000 residents in Emilia-Romagna have been evacuated following severe overnight flooding. Rivers overflowed in multiple regions, leading to the suspension of train services and the closure of schools. As the flooding worsens, the overall death toll across Central Europe has risen to 24, including fatalities in the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, and Austria.