Source: Council of the European Union
Today the Council agreed to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France, relating to six natural disasters occurred in 2023. The European Union Solidarity Fund will be mobilised for a total amount of €1 028.54 million in commitment and payment appropriations, including the amount of €231.78 million as advance payments. The assistance will come from the EU’s 2024 budget.