“The European Commission will immediately launch a consultation on the development of a strategy on the islands to support them in tackling their multifaceted problems,” according to the response given by European Commission Vice President Rafael Filo, a question asked by El They were affected by the devastating floods and, more broadly, the island areas.

According to the announcement, Mr Fito notes that “the intermediate review of the multi-year budgetary framework (MSc) 2021-2027 was completed in 2024, enhancing the EU budget in key areas of priority with the reserve solidarity and emergency.”

He reports that Cohesion Policy programs for the period 2021-2027 contribute to a national disaster management program in Greece for 1 billion euros and with € 10.5 million in a regional risk management program related to the South Aegean.

The ND MEP had raised questions to the European Commission, and in particular whether it would further increase funds for the prevention and preparation of local and regional authorities for natural disasters, whether there will be a targeted priority axis for the needs of the islanders and if it aims They need it immediately.

“Regulation on Extraordinary Regional Support for Restore Restore provides flexibility to Member States, affected by natural disasters, with regard to the use of cohesion funding for reconstruction and rehabilitation. The Rural Development Regulation has been amended to introduce a new measure, which provides support to the affected farmers, forests and small and medium -sized enterprises, “the European Commission’s Executive Vice -Chairman emphasizes in his response to Fredis Beleri and adds: They are developing innovative solutions to build resilience to flooding and other climate risks, as has been the case with climate change and resistance to Cardimed for the Mediterranean region. “