The European Commission stands ready to support Greece in any way it can after the destructive floods in western Attica, its President Jean-Claude Juncker noted in a statement on Wednesday night.
“I am saddened to learn about the many people who have lost their lives and loved ones during the deadly floods affecting central Greece. On behalf of the whole European Commission, I would like to express our full solidarity with the Greek people and authorities at this difficult time,” he continued.
“A tragedy in any of our Member States is a tragedy for all of Europe. We stand ready to support Greece in any way we can. Our EU emergency assistance tools are at the full disposal of the authorities,” he concluded.
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