European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday a €10 billion ($11 billion) fund to support EU member states devastated by the floods caused by Storm Boris.
“At first sight 10 billion euros are possible to mobilize from the cohesion funds for the countries that are affected. This is an emergency reaction now,” von der Leyen said in the Polish city of Wroclaw, alongside leaders of four flood-stricken nations.
She also expressed her deep sympathy for the affected regions, saying: “It was heartbreaking for me to see the destruction and devastation through the floods.”
