by InTrieste
The Italian government has allocated €68.25 million to the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia to support the reconstruction of municipal infrastructure damaged by the severe storms of summer 2023. The funding, the largest granted to any region affected by the adverse weather events, was announced during a meeting held at Palazzo Belgrado in Udine on Friday.
Regional Governor Massimiliano Fedriga, speaking alongside Riccardo Riccardi, the regional official responsible for Civil Protection, emphasized that the allocation reflects the region’s coordinated and timely response to the crisis.
“This is the result of a well-organized, swift, and effective effort,” Fedriga said. “It’s a recognition of our regional system’s capacity to act and the credibility we have built over the years with national institutions.”
The funds are intended to support the repair and restoration of public assets in the municipalities most affected by the storms. During the meeting, regional authorities outlined the specific interventions and financial contributions earmarked for each area.
Fedriga also highlighted the role of local cooperation in managing the emergency response. “We were able to act quickly thanks to strong collaboration with the municipalities, regional financial advances, and a system that has proven efficient as a whole,” he said. “All of this was made possible because we have built a financially and organizationally sound region that is capable of responding structurally to emergencies.”
To prevent budgetary strain on local governments, the Region has already advanced €35 million ahead of the national disbursement. Further details on the distribution of funds and the timeline for the recovery projects are expected in the coming weeks.
