By 642 votes to 13, and with one abstention, MEPs backed the proposed release from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), to be distributed as follows:

• Spain, €120.55 million;
• Romania, €14.34 million, and
• Cyprus, €9.21 million.

Spain and Cyprus have already received advance payments (€30 million and €2.3 million respectively) to assist their initial recovery efforts. The EU support will help finance emergency response measures, including the restoration of essential infrastructure and public services, the clean-up of disaster-affected areas, and the provision of temporary accommodation, rescue services, and other urgent recovery measures.

Spain faced prolonged drought, intense heatwaves and several major wildfire outbreaks throughout the year, with the most destructive fires beginning in August 2025, forcing mass evacuations and resulting in the loss of eight lives. Romania experienced severe flooding in May and June 2025, following days of heavy rainfall. Several…