Klaus Feuser, a restaurant owner in Bad Neuenahr, Germany, reflects on the lasting impact of devastating floods over three years ago. The EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF), created to aid regions affected by disasters, faces criticism for its limited budget and slow disbursement processes, which fail to meet urgent needs. Calls for reform are growing as climate-related disasters increase. The fund's bureaucratic complexities and lack of transparency hinder effective aid distribution, leading to frustration among local beneficiaries. Recent European elections have sparked hope for potential reforms to improve the fund's efficiency and responsiveness.