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Saarland's state parliament holds a special meeting due to recent floods.

Saarland experiences widespread flooding during Whitsun weekend; the state parliament plans to address the issue in a separate meeting.

Storms and rain repeatedly cause damage to the house and garden.
Storms and rain repeatedly cause damage to the house and garden.

The legislative branch of government. - Saarland's state parliament holds a special meeting due to recent floods.

After the destructive floods during the Whitsun weekend in Saarland, the state parliament will hold a special meeting this coming Monday (11 a.m.). The government statement from Minister President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) will focus on the theme "Saarland's unity remains strong despite the flood disaster." Since May 17, residents in Saarland have been struggling with high water and flooding for several days. Heavy rains led to flooding, landslides, and streets and basements being swamped. There were more than 4,000 emergency calls. A 67-year-old woman lost her life in a flood rescue attempt in Saarbrücken.

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  1. Despite the challenges faced during the Whitsun weekend floods in Saarland, the focus of the special meeting in the state parliament will be on reaffirming Saarland's unity.
  2. The special meeting in Saarland's parliament this coming Monday will discuss the impact of the recent floods, which caused significant damage and necessitated over 4,000 emergency calls.
  3. Amidst the discussions about the flood recovery efforts, issues regarding Saarland's response to the floods and potential preventive measures will also form part of the parliament's special meeting agenda.

Source: www.stern.de

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