Ahead of Ukraine’s 34th anniversary of independence on 24 August, the EU delivers another strong signal of unwavering support by disbursing €4.05 billion to the country. This includes €3.05 billion via the Ukraine Facility and €1 billion through the European Commission’s exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA). Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: “As Ukraine celebrates its 34th […]
EU announces €2.3 billion support package at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled last July 10 a new €2.3 billion package of agreements with international and bilateral public financial institutions to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. It shows the EU’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s recovery and its future in the EU. The new €2.3 billion package of […]
The EU announces €175 million to support recovery in Syria
Following the lifting of the EU’s economic sanctions against Syria, the European Commission is proposing €175 million for the social and economic recovery of the country. This new EU funding willn Support Syria’s public institutions with the help of experts from Syria and other countries, including the Syrian diaspora. Support bottom-up and community-driven actions in […]
Commission adds €3 billion for the Pact on Migration and Ukrainian refugees.
The Commission has adopted a decision to provide an additional €3 billion to support Member States with the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine. President von der Leyen announced this extra support in last May 9’s press conference with Chancellor Merz. The additional funding comes from the […]
Commission announces €1.6 billion programme for Palestinian recovery
On April 14, at the occasion of the first ever High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, the Commission is proposing a multiannual Comprehensive Support Programme worth up to €1.6 billion, to foster Palestinian recovery and resilience. With this Programme, the EU reiterates its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and its […]
MEPs and Ukrainian parliamentarians discussing a common European future
Meeting on Tuesday, leading members of the European Parliament and of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada signalled their strong support for Ukraine’s EU accession process. At their second meeting, held remotely on Tuesday, European Parliament and Verkhovna Rada parliamentary committee chairs, MEPs and Ukrainian parliamentarians discussed the ongoing cooperation between the two institutions to prepare Ukraine […]
Third payment of close €3.5 billion to Ukraine has been approved by the Council
Ukraine will soon receive approximately €3.5 billion after the Council approved a third payment of non-repayable grants and loans to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility. The main objective of the Facility is to support Ukraine’s macro-financial stability and recovery, reconstruction and modernisation. With this third disbursement, Ukraine will have received close to €20 billion under the Ukraine Facility since its entry into force […]
EU pledges €2.5 billion to support Syria and the region
On March 17th, in a pivotal moment for Syria’s transition, the European Union hosted the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition.” Amid renewed hope and significant challenges after the fall of the Assad regime, the EU alongside EU Member States, regional and international partners, as […]
EU organises ninth international conference to support transition in Syria
The European Union is convening its ninth international conference in support of Syria today, 17 March in Brussels. This year’s event comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime, when the Syrian people have the opportunity to take back control of their destiny and rebuild their country. High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, […]