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Putting the EU's crisis response mechanisms to the test

By Toby Vogel  -  28.01.2010 / 04:59 CET
This tragedy showed how little the EU's disaster reponse procedures have changed.

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Total EU aid pledged amounts to €352m. This includes €122m in immediate humanitarian assistance, with the promise of €200m for long-term reconstruction. The Commission is also giving €30m in emergency relief.
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Source: European Commission.

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