Floods in central Europe threaten new areas
Analysis-Extreme weather adds to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set by European Union rules.
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also inundate parts of Italy
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among residents and officials and prompting European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region Thursday.
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Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set by European Union rules.
EU Chief Visits Flood-Stricken Region in Europe and Pledges Billions in Swift Aid
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the current flooding that has claimed 24 lives in the region.
Before-and-after images reveal destruction in central Europe after deadly flooding
Poland, Romania, Austria and the Czech Republic have reported several deaths and mass destruction to towns as rivers flood from extensive rainfall.
Central Europe flood deaths rise as citizens race to build defences
By Kacper Pempel and Kuba Stezycki WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary on Tuesday as flood waters that have wreaked havoc across central Europe began to rise in new areas and the Czech Republic reported another death.
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