The European Commission will provide new humanitarian support to Syrians, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries, for an amount of €235 million for 2025. Following the collapse of the former government in Damascus, the EU is working at all levels to boost humanitarian aid delivery, including through launching Humanitarian Air Bridge flights. Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (pictured) has visited Syria to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to providing critical assistance to civilians. This marks the first visit of an EU Commissioner to the country since the fall of the Assad regime. This new EU funding will provide emergency assistance, including; food, protection, shelter, clean water, cash, health care and education in emergencies, among others. It is part of a larger regional humanitarian fund which supports vulnerable Syrians and host communities across the region.
Commissioner Lahbib met with representatives of the transitional government as well as EU partners and Syrian civil society organizations to discuss urgent humanitarian challenges and needs. She will advocate for full respect of International Humanitarian Law and unhindered access to the whole of Syria for humanitarian partners. The Commissioner will also meet with beneficiaries of EU humanitarian aid projects.
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