Aid from abroad on its way to Slovenia

A massive clean-up effort started in Slovenia on 7 August, the first dry day after heavy rains caused massive flooding in swathes of the country, as international aid and assistance is coming in.

Flood relief assistance in response to Slovenia's plea for help is on its way from Germany and France, as several countries have already sent humanitarian and other aid, and NATO allies have offered help as well. As a show of solidarity, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit the country on 9 August.

Immediate response from the EU

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