Poland Allocates €1.5 Billion for Flood Relief

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the European Union is set to commit €1.5 billion to aid in the reconstruction of areas impacted by severe flooding, following an assessment of damages. In addition, Poland has allocated 1 billion zloty (€234 million) to provide immediate assistance to flood victims, with individual claims of up to 10,000 zloty available. The government will introduce a state of emergency as the floods have caused at least five fatalities and significant damage, prompting over 3,000 evacuations. Tusk stated that a comprehensive reconstruction plan will be developed once water levels subside, incorporating both state budget resources and EU funds. This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of residents and municipalities affected by the disaster. Emergency measures will be announced shortly as the government evaluates the ongoing crisis.