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The EU has mobilised search and rescue teams as well as emergency supplies to support first responders dealing with flash floods and landslides in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Twelve countries offered to assist in the rescue efforts, following the activation of the EU Civil Protection mechanism.
Today marks the start of the European Week of Regions and Cities. This annual event focuses on the EU’s cohesion policy which supports regions and cities across the EU to create jobs, support businesses, improve quality of life and sustainability.
Rising prices and the cost of living (42%) and the economic situation (41%) were the main topics that motivated European citizens to vote in the last European elections in June this year, according to a new survey. A third of voters say that the international situation led them to vote.
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