In order to facilitate the reception of refugees from Ukraine following the Russian aggression, the Council adopted today a legislative act allowing Member States to receive this year a total of an additional EUR 3.5 billion depending on the number of refugees hosted from this country. Read more
In an effort to end the war in Ukraine, Secretary-General António Guterres has written separate letters to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine requesting meetings with them in their respective capitals. Read more
The number of hungry people in the Sahel and West Africa has quadrupled in the last three years, currently reaching 41 million. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said the figure rose to 43 million when the Central African Republic was included in the food insecurity estimate. Read more
The consequences of the war in Ukraine could dramatically worsen the economic outlook for developing countries already struggling with debt financing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Parliament condemns the Russian regime’s continued internal repression, which has worsened in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It demands that the Russian authorities stop harassing, intimidating and attacking anti-war protesters, independent civil society organisations and human rights defenders. Read more
The campaign has raised €9.1 billion for people fleeing the Russian invasion and staying in Ukraine or heading to other countries, with €1 billion of this coming from the European Commission. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an additional loan of €1 billion to cover the needs of people displaced by the invasion. […]
The agreed package includes a number of measures to increase pressure on the Russian government and economy and to limit the Kremlin’s resources for aggression. Read more
To improve the EU’s preparedness and response to public health risks such as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, the Commission is building up strategic reserves for response capacities through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Read more
The Council today adopted a decision amending the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine). Read more
EU PNRR: first installment of 21 billion to Italy On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Italy has received the first payment from the Next Generation EU. This is a first installment of 21 billion euros out of an expected total of 191 billion euros. WESTERN EUROPE Italy 91 thousand refugees […]