Assessment of the second Flood Risk Management Plans under the Floods Directive - Hungary

The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management (FRM). It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2010-15. The second cycle covered the period 2016-21. The third cycle will cover the period 2022 to 2027. The Directive requires each Member State (MS) to scan its territory for risks from flooding to human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity, identify the significant risks, map the flood extent and the

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