UN General Assembly: EU wants to enhance international cooperation
A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week…
EU Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe
"I want to express my deepest sympathy and solidarity with those affected by these disasters. To the grieving families of…
Syria: EU pledges €2.12bn in support of the future of Syria and the region
At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', the EU pledged…
EU Commissioner Lenarčič to present EU-funded ‘Futureproof-IE’ report during Ireland visit
Today, Commissioner for Crisis management Janez Lenarčič will be in Dublin, Ireland, on the occasion of the presentation of the results of…
EU Commission speeches at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities
"Today's declaration demonstrates your ability and ambition to connect citizens with the democratic institutions that are designed to serve them.My…
Famine in Gaza: Statement by EU HR Borrell and EU Commissioner Lenarčič
Five months into the Gaza crisis, the results of the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment released today…
Sudan: Joint Statement by EU HR Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the ban on cross-border assistance from Chad
We strongly condemn the recent ban by the Sudanese de facto authorities on the delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance from…
EU officials’ statement on anniversary of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
Since the first moments in the aftermath of the earthquakes, the EU provided an immediate emergency response. European rescuers were…
The EU announces €117m in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan in 2024
This funding aims to address the most pressing humanitarian needs in Chad, notably those of refugees, returnees and host communities…
EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarcic on Japan earthquake
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the most recent earthquake that hit Japan…
EU Commissioner Lenarčič in Geneva for launch of the 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview
Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič is in Geneva today to participate in the launch of the UN's 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview.…
International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Statement by EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Lenarčič
Every child has the right to education. Every child should feel safe in and around school. Yet conflicts and humanitarian…
2023 World Humanitarian Day: Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to a global energy and food security crisis, causing a worsening humanitarian…
EU Commission President travels to Slovenia to express support amidst unprecedent floods
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will travel tomorrow to Slovenia, where she will express her solidarity…
Latin America and the Caribbean: EU strengthens disaster preparedness cooperation
Today, Commissioner Janez Lenarčič is announcing the release of €43 million in humanitarian aid for the whole Latin American and…
Syria: Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the cross-border humanitarian deliveries
The European Union deplores the veto by the Russian Federation in the UN Security Council on 11 July 2023 on…
Sudan: EU commits €190m in additional humanitarian and development aid
Convened by the EU, the United Nations, Egypt, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Africa Union, the pledging event held…
Wildfires: EU doubles rescEU firefighting fleet for summer 2023
EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič announced today the doubling of the rescEU aerial firefighting fleet for this year's wildfire season…
Horn of Africa: EU Commissioner Lenarčič participates in high-level pledging conference
Brussels, 24 May 2023 Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today taking part in the...
EU Commissioner Lenarčič in Sweden to discuss civil protection support for Ukraine
Brussels, 4 May 2023 Today, 4 May, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is in Stockholm...
Earthquake: EU Commissioner Lenarčič visits Türkiye as crisis coordinator
Brussels, 9 February 2023 In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria...
Syria: HRVP Borrell and Janez Lenarčič on cross border humanitarian assistance
Brussels, 10 January 2023 On Monday, the United Nations Security Council extended for six months,...
Wildfires: EU civil protection preparation for 2023 kicks off in Lisbon
Brussels, 10 January 2023 Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today joining the Portuguese Minister...
Pakistan: EU allocates €30m in humanitarian aid
Brussels, 4 October 2022 Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is visiting Pakistan this week following...