Votes · 21 October 2026
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026
This vote is about EU aid to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain after the 2026 storms.
Background
The European Union Solidarity Fund helps Member States hit by major natural disasters. In early 2026 Storm Harry struck Malta and Italy (Sicily, Calabria, Sardinia), while a series of storms caused severe flooding in Portugal and Spain. Parliament approves the Commission’s proposal to mobilise the Fund for these four countries.
- Mobilises around €489 million in total.
- Allocates around €261.5 million to Portugal, €149.1 million to Spain, €74.9 million to Italy and €3.7 million to Malta.
- Takes into account the advance payments already made to Portugal, Spain and Malta.
Adopted: 651 for, 17 against, 3 abstentions, 49 did not vote.
Reference: A10-0274/2026