Transcript Statement by President Juncker following the earthquakes

European Commission - Statement
Statement by President Juncker following the earthquakes in central Italy
Brussels, 19 January 2017
It is with great sadness that I learnt this morning of the many people who lost their lives following the
latest earthquakes to strike Italy and the hardship caused by severe weather conditions in the affected
areas.
My heartfelt condolences go to all the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones.
I want to commend the first responders working tirelessly on the scene.
On behalf of the entire European Commission, let me reiterate our solidarity with the Italian people and
with the authorities. We will do all we can to help at this difficult time.
The EU will not leave Italy to face this tragedy alone. The European Union stands fully ready to
mobilise all instruments at our disposal. I have asked the Commissioner responsible for humanitarian
aid and crisis management, Christos Stylianides, to be in permanent contact with the national
authorities to mobilise any support they should require.
An earthquake in Italy is an earthquake at the heart of Europe. In questo momento siamo tutti vicini
all'Italia.
STATEMENT/17/106
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