Press Release: EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes €16.9 million for Veneto (Italy) in the aftermath of severe floods

Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Regional Policy, confirmed the Commission's proposal to allocate € 16.9 million to the Veneto region in Italy to cope with the consequences of the severe rainfalls of October 2010. The grant is being made available through the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF). It will contribute towards the costs borne by public authorities in response to the emergency, in particular for restoring essential infrastructure.