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We stand in full solidarity with Portugal.

The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to provide emergency support. 8 planes from 4 EU countries 🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹🇬🇷 were mobilised to support firefighters in the north of the country.

We will also help rebuild. The EU Solidarity Fund may cover parts of the damage. And we will activate further flexibility to mobilise up to €500 million under Portugal’s Cohesion Policy programmes.