EU pledges €2.3 billion at European Humanitarian Forum 2025
The European Commission announced an initial humanitarian pledge of over €2.3 billion for 2025 to address urgent global crises at the European Humanitarian Forum concluded on 20 May in Brussels. These include the humanitarian impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian situation across the Middle East, particularly Gaza, and the escalating crisis in Sudan.
The Forum took place against the backdrop of record humanitarian needs, driven by ongoing armed conflicts, climate-related disasters, and food insecurity. According to the EU, over 305 million people around the world currently require urgent humanitarian assistance.
Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, said the EU and its Member States remained leading donors of humanitarian aid.
“We are taking concrete steps to promote humanitarian diplomacy, strengthen protection for civilians, and work more efficiently and effectively in fragile contexts. Our message is clear: humanity, solidarity, and the rule of law must remain at the heart of global humanitarian efforts,” Hadja Lahbib said.
With regard to Ukraine, the Forum reaffirmed the EU’s unwavering commitment to support the country “as long as needed” and underscored the urgent need for sustained international humanitarian engagement.
The Forum brought together participants from across the humanitarian community, including EU Member States, international partners, civil society, and local actors.
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