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When disasters strike, crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot delivering emergency assistance to those affected. This selfless calling to bring relief – but also hope – to the most vulnerable must be honoured and protected.

Today, the Commission has disbursed nearly €4.2 billion to Ukraine under the first Pillar of the Ukraine Facility. This brings to €12 billion the total EU funding disbursed to the Ukrainian government under the Facility so far.

The Commission is mobilising emergency support to Greece and Albania, both of which have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe wildfires.

Four years ago, on 9 August, the people of Belarus took to the streets to peacefully protest against the fraudulent presidential elections and Lukashenka’s attempt to take away their right to decide their future.

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this week for the wildfires burning across southeastern Europe.
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said: “In the constant fight against wildfires, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism responded immediately. I am grateful to the Member St

Ahead of the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, on 2 August, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Věra Jourová, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality, stated:

Today, the European Commission adopted a €500 million financial support package for Lebanon. This is the first part of the overall €1 billion support announced by President von der Leyen during her visit to Beirut in May 2024.

Today, the European Union has disbursed the first tranche of short-term emergency financial support to the Palestinian Authority. 

Today, the EU makes available in support of Ukraine the first payment of €1.5 billion generated from immobilised Russian assets.