Brussels, 26/08/2005 (Agence Europe) - Following the devastating floods and landslides in the Alps (particularly Austria and Switzerland, and also in Germany), Bavarian CSU MEP Markus Ferber is calling for the EU to provide immediate aid and ensure the long-term prevention and protection against flooding. The MEP comes from one of the areas hit by the flooding. He says that flood prevention has a European dimension, and is urging the Schroder government to request aid from the European...