| Author (Corporate) | Library of the European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Library Briefings |
| Series Details | 15.11.12 |
| Publication Date | 15/11/2012 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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In cases of major natural disasters, the European Union Solidarity Fund can finance part of the emergency operations. The Parliament and the Council are now deciding on aid of €670 million for the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, hit by two severe earthquakes in May this year. A debate on the future of the Fund is also ongoing. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/bibliotheque/briefing/2012/120378/LDM_BRI(2012)120378_REV1_EN.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Italy |
