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777 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically pre-positioned in high-risk areas across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. This is the highest level of participation since the pre-positioning programme's launch in 2022.

This cooperation forms part of a broader EU financial support package to address the Ebola crisis in both countries. It brings together the European Commission’s humanitarian and health emergency capacities to support both immediate response efforts and preparedness measures.

The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high with 239 million people worldwide in need of assistance.

The recommendations focus on 6 key areas: risk and crisis communication, information integrity, inclusion, self-sufficiency, engagement, and education. 

The funding aims at supporting emergency operations in the affected areas as well as preparedness and prevention efforts. Safeguarding public health remains the Commission’s absolute priority as diseases do not stop at borders and cooperation is essential.

The 3rd and final session of the European Citizens' Panel on Preparedness is from Friday until Sunday. After almost 3 months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 Member States, representing EU diversity, will finalise their recommendations on preparedness.

Since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism by Spain on 6 May, the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been facilitating the safe evacuation of people aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.

The EU's humanitarian assistance in 2026 will prioritise the most at-risk groups, including those with limited or no access to essential services. Funding will focus on protection, basic needs assistance, health and education...

This Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver essential health and shelter items – from the EU's own stock and its partners – to the most vulnerable, reaffirming the European Union's solidarity with Lebanon and steadfast humanitarian support to the country.