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Rangel said the Portuguese Government will not overrule the Civil Protection authority's technical assessment when deciding whether to request assistance from European mechanisms.
The President of the Republic visited Leiria and said the recovery effort will take longer than previously expected. He also noted that aid could come from the European Union.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has ‘reminded’ Europe’s parliamentary speaker Roberta Metsola of the importance of Europe in “providing rapid and effective support” to help Portugal recover from the damage caused The post Portugal banks on “rapid and effective support” from Europe over Storm Kristin appeared first on Portugal Resident.
EU representatives expressed readiness to activate “rapid and effective mechanisms” to support the country in the aftermath of the storm. Additionally, João Canijo has died.
The PSD delegation in the European Parliament has formally asked the European Commission which existing and potential instruments it can activate to assist areas of Portugal hit by Storm Kristin. PSD MEPs warned that material damage may be 'incalculable' and that conditions on the ground are worse than international reports indicate; President von der Leyen has pledged swift assistance. The delegation urged the Portuguese Government to be present in affected areas — to repair, care and listen — and called for a planned, not improvised, State response to the emergency.
The President of the Republic met with authorities and praised their prevention efforts and response to incidents. In the aftermath of the storm, Brussels is ready to provide assistance if necessary.