The EU Parliament approves €74.9 million in aid for Italia following Cyclone Harry

The European Parliament has approved the allocation of €74.9 million in aid for Italia following Storm Harry, which struck the country in January 2026.

In provincia di Catania

Case distrutte sul lungomare di Mascali in seguito al passaggio del Ciclone Harry sulla costa siciliana, Mascali (Catania) 21 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ORIETTA SCARDINO

The funds, drawn from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF), will support recovery efforts in the areas affected by the cyclone. In total, with 651 votes in favour, 17 against and 3 abstentions, the European Parliament has given the go-ahead for €489 million: €74.9 million for Italy and €3.7 million for Malta following Storm Harry.

In addition to these, there is 261.5 million for Portugal and 149.1 for Spain, which had requested the release of funds following the floods of February 2026.