15/07/2021 (Agence Europe) – Following a request from Belgium on Wednesday, 14 July, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated to help the country deal with the effects of floods. A flood rescue team and a helicopter were mobilised from France to assist with local rescue operations (in the flooded areas around the city of Liège). Italy and Austria have offered rescue teams. The European Commission coordinates and finances up to 75% of the transport costs of the assistance. In...