The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa. These funds will be allocated to people affected by current conflicts and food crises, those who have been forcibly displaced, host communities and hard-to-reach populations. In the central Sahel, €75 million in EU humanitarian […]
EU Rapid Deployment Capacity becomes operational
The EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity (EU RDC) is now operational. This marks a significant step in the EU’s ability to act quickly and decisively whenever a crisis erupts. The EU RDC provides a robust, flexible and scalable military instrument of up to 5,000 troops that can be deployed in a swift manner, enabling […]
EU assists Spain in channelling aid following floods
Following Spain’s activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism this weekend in response to the devastating floods in the country, France and Portugal immediately mobilised machinery and waste management vehicles to support operations in the affected areas. Other European countries have also offered their assistance and the Commission is in permanent contact with the Spanish […]
Europeans need more information to prepare for emergencies, says Eurobarometer survey
The European Commission has published the results of an opinion poll showing that the majority of EU citizens feel that they need more information to prepare for disasters and emergencies. In addition, the survey showed that citizens feel most exposed to risks related to the impact of climate change, but also to social and security […]