EU Proposes €489 Million Aid for Storm Recovery

The European Commission suggests funding for four countries hit by severe weather earlier this year.

The European Commission has proposed €489 million in aid to support Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Malta in their recovery efforts from devastating storms and flooding that battered the region in January and February of this year. Announced on September 17, 2026, this proposal looks to utilize the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist these countries in rebuilding and restoring affected areas. This funding aims to address the extensive damage caused by the severe weather events earlier in 2026.