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Monika Hodinková & Pavel Semerád & Jan Boubín: Srovnání podpory občanů a domácností ve vybraných zemích střední Evropy během povodní v roce 2024 [Comparing Support for Citizens and Households in Selected Central European Countries during the 2024 Floods]

Abstract: This article compares forms of government support provided to citizens and households affected by the September 2024 floods in three selected Central European countries: the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria. The analysis focuses on direct financial assistance, housing-related support, tax relief and institutional measures adopted during the immediate response and early recovery periods. It is based on a comparative review of legislation, ministerial decisions and policy documents published between 12 September 2024 and 31 December 2024 on the official websites of the relevant public authorities. The findings show a common effort in all examined countries to restore basic living conditions as quickly as possible and to mitigate property losses. At the same time, important differences can be observed in the design and broader orientation of the support schemes. Poland placed stronger emphasis on targeted family assistance, whereas Austria relied more extensively on a comprehensive institutional framework combining emergency aid with a long-term preventive mechanism. Based on the comparison, the paper formulates recommendations for improving the targeting, speed and coordination of support for citizens and households in the Czech Republic.

Keywords: State support, floods, tax reliefs, citizens, households, Central European countries

How to cite: Hodinková, M., Semerád, P. a Boubín, J. 2026 “Srovnání podpory občanů a domácností ve vybraných zemích střední Evropy během povodní v roce 2024.” Central European Journal of Politics 12 (1): 1–16. DOI:10.21062/cejp.2026.03

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21062/cejp.2026.03