EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires

In mid-July 2021, heavy rainfall and mass flooding in southern Belgium (Wallonia) resulted in multiple deaths and thousands of houses being damaged or collapsing. The footage shows the state of repairs in Pepinster, Eupen and Verviers more than 6 months after the disaster (23/02/2022).

Infoclip: Areas in Belgium affected by floods 2021 - 6 months later

A Regional Development Committee delegation go to the East of Belgium after Netherlands, Germany to visit flood-affected regions. MEPs want to take stock of EU relief measures in these regions following the severe flooding and landslides that hit several European countries in the summer of 2021.

EP REGI delegation to Eupen and Verviers: visit of the flood stricken spots, meeting with local authorities and statement by Younous OMARJEE (The Left,FR), Chair of the REGI delegation

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs participate on the joint debate on the natural disasters in Europe and possible measures to be taken to support countries and regions affected by natural disasters this summer. (second part of the debate)

Joint debate - Natural disasters in Europe: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs participate on the joint debate on the natural disasters in Europe and possible measures to be taken to support countries and regions affected by natural disasters this summer. Closing statements by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms.

Joint debate - Natural disasters in Europe: closing statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs participate on the joint debate on the natural disasters in Europe and possible measures to be taken to support countries and regions affected by natural disasters this summer.

Joint debate - Natural disasters in Europe: MEPs debate (Part 1/2)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs participate on the joint debate on the natural disasters in Europe and possible measures to be taken to support countries and regions affected by natural disasters this summer. Opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), rapporteur, and by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms. This transcriptions is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate on the natural disasters in Europe: opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), rapporteur, and Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

This infoclip illustrates the challenges and the perspectives for the application of the Green Deal, in the perspective of the SOTEU 2021 (effect of the Climate Change, pollution and CO2 emissions, use of renewables and unspoiled nature).

Infoclip: Green Deal

Members of the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) have an exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), REGI Chair, and by Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms.

Exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in REGI commitee: opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), REGI Chair, and by Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

In the beginning of July, heavy rainfall and mass flooding in Brabant Wallon resulted in multiple deaths and thousands of houses being damaged or collapsing. Belgium activated the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism to ask for help. This infoclip shows the consequences of the floods in Belgium from Hamme-Mille to Wavre: flooded roads, devastated homes, sandbag distribution,...

Infoclip: Floods in Belgium (2)

Members of the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) have an exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in REGI committe: extracts

As a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the devastating floods that have caused so many victims and widespread destruction in Belgium, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, David Sassoli, EP President, has decided that the European and Belgian flags in front of all Parliament buildings should be flown at half-mast. Views of the EP in Brussels, Belgium where 20th of July 2021 was declared day of national mourning, by the Belgian authorities.

Flags at half-mast following the devastating floods, in solidarity and out of respect for the victims

In the beginning of July, heavy rainfall and mass flooding in southern Belgium (Wallonia) resulted in multiple deaths and thousands of houses being damaged or collapsing. Belgium activated the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism to ask for help. This infoclip shows the consequences of the floods in Chaudfontaine (Liège Province): flooded roads, devastated homes, cleaning operations,...

Infoclip: Floods in Belgium

In the European Parliament in Strasbourg, David SASSOLI, EP President, resumes the plenary session (05 - 08 July 2021) with opening remarks on the victims of the fires in Cyprus. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the wildfires in Cyprus

Statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography on the aid for Croatia in the aftermath of earthquakes during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021). A resolution is put to the vote the same day.

Mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia: Opening statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

This infoclip illustrates the help from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism which was activated to assist Croatia in the aftermath of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, following a request for assistance from Croatian authorities on 29 December. On 30 December, Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President of the European Commission, and Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner, visited Petrinja, one of the most affected towns.

Infoclip: EU assistance to Croatia after earthquake

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (05-08 October 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, makes his opening remarks and pay tribute to the victims of flood in France and Italy. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: opening remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the tribute to the victims of flood in France and Italy

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the devastating bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change. Statements by Petros KOKKALIS (GUE/NGL, EL), Michal WIEZIK (EPP, SK), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Miriam DALLI (S&D, FR), Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew Europe, DE), Pär HOLMGREN (Greens/EFA, SE), and Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

Devastating bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss on the EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case). Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Antonio TAJANI (EPP, IT), Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), Pär HOLMGREN (Greens/EFA, SE) and Sabrina PIGNEDOLI (NI, IT).

EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case): extracts from the debate

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