| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Memo |
| Series Details | MEMO/10/59 (3.3.10) |
| Publication Date | 03/03/2010 |
| Content Type | News, Overview |
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The EUSF was created in response to the severe floods in Central Europe in the summer of 2002. The EUSF regulation entered into force on 15 November 2002. EU Member States and countries negotiating accession to the Union (currently Turkey and Croatia) can request financial aid in the event of a major natural disaster. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/59&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |