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Mandatory flood insurance sought by Rehlinger due to damage caused by floods.

The Saarland Minister President is urging for mandatory insurance against natural disasters in light of the extensive flooding. She believes it's the federal government's responsibility.

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May 27, 2024
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The A620 city highway is under water. Heavy continuous rain caused multiple floods and landslides...
The A620 city highway is under water. Heavy continuous rain caused multiple floods and landslides in Saarland at Whitsun.

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The news concerns Saarland. - Mandatory flood insurance sought by Rehlinger due to damage caused by floods.

After the flooding incident in Saarland, its Minister President, Anke Rehlinger, has expressed the need for mandatory insurance against harm inflicted by natural elements. "For a very long time, all 16 federal states have agreed that compulsory insurance for hazards resulting from nature is of the utmost importance. However, we're still waiting for a draft from the federal government," remarked the SPD leader to Funke media group publications, per Saarland's state chancellery.

She voiced her frustration, "I can't comprehend how we experience the same realization every time - from floods and floods, and the Federal Minister of Justice simply looks on while countless individuals suffer and taxpayers bear the burden of these damages again."

On June 14th, Saarland intends to submit a motion to the Bundesrat meeting and will also raise the issue at the next Conference of Minister Presidents scheduled for June 20th.

Hazards of natural origin are those damages brought about by forces of nature. This includes damages caused by flooding, storms, and landslides. A Whitsun flood in Saarland has inflicted millions of euros in losses.

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Source: www.stern.de

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