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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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Today, the European Union has disbursed the first tranche of short-term emergency financial support to the Palestinian Authority.
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Today, the EU makes available in support of Ukraine the first payment of €1.5 billion generated from immobilised Russian assets.
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What are the ‘extraordinary revenues'? Extraordinary revenues accumulate due to the immobilisation of assets of the Central Bank of Russia.