The book "Drought and Drought Mitigation in Europe" provides a comprehensive analysis of the drought issue in Europe, which is considered one of the most significant natural hazards. Drought has substantial economic, social, and ecological impacts, and in many European regions, water scarcity is an urgent problem. Despite the growing awareness of this challenge, there is a lack of a unified European drought policy, and the institutional frameworks for managing drought situations are only weakly developed. This specialized book aims to deepen the understanding of the drought issue and discuss various political and management options for mitigating its effects. The contributions come from recognized experts in their fields and offer a unique collection of scientific papers on this topic. It is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers involved in water management, risk assessment, and spatial planning, as well as students of earth sciences, particularly in the areas of geography, climatology, hydrology, and agriculture.