02/21/2024 | Press release | Archived content
21.2.2024
Question for written answer E-000560/2024
to the Commission
Rule 138
André Rougé (ID)
The EU has adopted a reinforced strategy to combat forest fires. This led to a doubling of resources in 2023. This strategy is part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCPM) which can be activated by a state that does not have sufficient resources to cope when a disaster strikes, such as a forest fire, a flood or an earthquake.
Climate change, which is affecting the whole world, as well as the forest fires that are now spreading to overseas territories (as was the case last year in New Caledonia, near Poum) are justifiable reasons for the EU to expand the EUCPM and thereby provide local authorities with more support.
Submitted:21.2.2024