Is compulsory insurance against floods coming?

Federal Chancellor Scholz is also discussing the introduction of compulsory insurance against floods with the Minister-President.

The flood in southern Germany could have cost 3.6 billion euros. The Chancellor is now discussing with the Prime Minister how those affected can be better protected. The most important questions and answers.

“Floods of the century” now occur every few years. Many homeowners are not insured against the floods. So far, the state has borne the costs of billions — the states do not want more.

Century floods are now occurring every few years. Many homeowners are not insured against floods. So far, the state has borne the billions in costs - the states do not want to anymore.