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"Today, we voted on economic support for the people affected by the tragic flooding in the Veneto region in November 2010. Parliament’s approval, by a large majority, of EUR 16.9 million in aid for flooded parts of this region has shown that European solidarity does not only exist in words but also in deeds. Obviously, in spite of the amount allowable under the fund’s regulations, we are still a very long way from covering the actual costs of rebuilding infrastructure, and providing accommodation and aid. Indeed, for the purposes of properly restoring the affected areas, the Italian State has estimated that the amount of direct damage comes to EUR 3 717 million. I do not want to linger on the figures, but I should like to highlight that in Padua alone – which is my province – we have seen the following: 3 500 people displaced, 12 municipalities seriously damaged, eight cases of river flooding and six burst banks, meaning that a total area of 72 km
was left flooded. To conclude, I would like to express my hope that the paths of solidarity and cooperation can converge more effectively in future so as to guarantee the requisite financial support that Europe must ensure to all Member States in the event of disasters."@en1
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