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"en.20121121.20.3-219-000"2
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"Italy applied for mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) following a series of earthquakes in May 2012 that affected wide parts of Northern Italy and caused severe damage in many towns and villages, in particular around the epicentre, mostly in the provinces of Modena and Ferrara in the region of Emilia-Romagna. On 29 May, a second strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale occurred with the epicentre slightly to the west. Both events were followed by several serious aftershocks. The earthquakes caused 27 deaths, an estimated 350 people were injured and over 45 000 people had to be evacuated.
There was serious and widespread damage to buildings, infrastructure, businesses, industrial facilities, agriculture and to the important cultural heritage sector. After verifying that the earthquake constituted a ‘serious natural disaster’, the Commission, following negotiations with the Council, proposed to mobilise the EU Solidarity Fund for a total amount of EUR 670 192 359 in commitment and payment appropriations. In the name of the Italian citizens affected by the earthquake, I would therefore like to thank those who have voted in favour of the proposal."@en1
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