Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2817(RSP)
The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 19 September 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 September 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
19 September 2024 · decision 7
Climate & environment, Resolution
The devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text expresses sympathy with victims and commends emergency services, while calling for non-repayable aid for affected regions.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a call for the CAP's Crisis Reserve to be activated for agricultural disaster losses. Adds a call for higher advance payments from the EU Solidarity Fund and for amending rules to speed up mobilisation. Adds a statement that the next multiannual financial framework must ensure adequate funding for cohesion policy. The other changes are formal: decimal separators are aligned to use commas.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 Sept 2024
AI summary:Parliament expresses solidarity with flood victims in central and eastern Europe and urges stronger EU disaster preparedness and climate adaptation.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Sept 2024
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0061/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with victims of the September 2024 floods in central and eastern Europe and calls for stronger EU climate action, adaptation, and disaster response.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0057/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with victims of floods in central and eastern Europe and wildfires in Greece and Portugal, and calls for stronger EU disaster preparedness and climate adaptation.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0062/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with areas hit by recent floods in Central and Eastern Europe and calls for swift EU financial aid and better disaster prevention.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0063/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with victims of floods in Central and Eastern Europe and wildfires in Greece and Portugal, and calls for stronger EU action on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0058/2024
AI summary:Parliament expresses sympathy and solidarity with flood victims in Central and Eastern Europe, commends rescue efforts, and calls for massive restoration and assistance to affected regions.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0059/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe expresses sympathy for victims, thanks rescue teams, and calls for EU action to improve disaster preparedness and climate adaptation.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0060/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with flood victims in central and eastern Europe and calls for EU action on disaster preparedness, funding, and prevention.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 September 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0057/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0058/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0059/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0060/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0061/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0062/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0063/2024Adopted text TA10-0014/2024
18 September 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2817(RSP)