EU confirms 2026 humanitarian aid
The EU humanitarian aid package for 2026 has been confirmed at €458 million, targeting Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. The funding aims to provide vital assistance to millions of people in regions facing severe crises.
The European Commission emphasised that in a time when major donors are withdrawing and international humanitarian law is under pressure, the EU remains a key provider of life-saving support.
Commissioner stresses EU commitment
Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Haja Labim, highlighted the EU’s role: “In a war-torn Middle East, the European Union moves forward while others retreat. We are now the largest donor continuing to provide humanitarian aid in some of the world’s most serious crises, helping people in the darkest moments of their lives. We must stand with them and uphold international humanitarian law. Europe will defend it and continue life-saving aid as long as needed.”
Funding allocations by country
In Syria, €210 million will support emergency humanitarian interventions and protection across the country. Palestine will receive €124 million for food assistance, health, protection, housing, and education, delivered through partners operating under extremely difficult conditions in both the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
Lebanon is allocated €100 million for emergency medical care, essential family support, protection services, housing, and education for out-of-school children. Jordan will receive €15.5 million to support health, protection, and refugee needs both inside and outside camps.
Egypt is allocated €8 million for multi-sectoral support for vulnerable populations, including quality education for out-of-school children and a regional disaster preparedness programme. Egypt hosts over 1.5 million refugees and asylum seekers, mainly from Sudan and Gaza.
Aid based on needs and humanitarian principles
The EU’s 2026 humanitarian aid allocation forms part of the Commission’s annual global humanitarian decision. Funding is implemented through national humanitarian plans and provided solely based on need, in full compliance with humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, and in line with international humanitarian law.
Source: CNA
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