EUR 31m proposed to help Portugal

Brussels, Belgium - Commissioner Barnier proposed a European Civil Defense

Today the UE Committee proposed an appropriation of EUR 31,6m from the solidarity funds to help Portugal in its emergency measures after the serious damages provoked by the fires of this summer. Michel Barnier, commissioner to Regional policy, announced it and stated the European funds will be used for "Emergency measures such as rescue services, temporary accommodations, power and water provision,...