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EU Offers Spain Aid for DANA Storm Damage

The European Commission offers Spain fiscal flexibility and aid through the European Civil Protection Mechanism and the European Solidarity Fund to address the damage from recent DANA storms.

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Valdis DombrovskisPedro Sánchez

How will this assistance help Spain?: The offer allows Spain to increase aid and reconstruction efforts in affected areas. The Commission is in contact with Spanish authorities to discuss needs and available fiscal tools.
What is the context and significance of this assistance?: The Commission's support is in line with the Spanish government's announcement of initial aid measures and reaffirms Brussels' commitment to assisting Spain during this difficult situation.
What are the two EU aid mechanisms that Spain can utilize?: Spain has formally requested assistance from the EU through two channels: the European Civil Protection Mechanism (faster, material aid) and the European Solidarity Fund (medium-term, funding based on damages).
What assistance has the European Commission offered Spain regarding the DANA storms?: The European Commission has offered Spain flexibility in fiscal rules to address the consequences of the DANA storms, specifically using provisions for emergencies beyond government control.
What is the budget of the European Solidarity Fund, and how much has Spain received in the past?: The European Solidarity Fund, activated by Spain, has an annual budget of \u20ac1.4 billion and the highest amount Spain previously received was \u20ac56 million in 2019 for a similar event.

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