WEEKLY MEETING | 02/03/2016 Press Release
Faster crisis response within the EU: new Emergency Assistance instrument proposed
Faster crisis response within the EU: new Emergency Assistance instrument proposed
As the refugee crisis continues to put pressure on many countries the Commission proposes a faster way to respond to humanitarian crises within the EU.
The decisions adopted today illustrate once more how the College of Commissioners provides quick and effective answers to common challenges and for the benefit of citizens, be it related to the management of the refugee crisis, the fight against climate change or to the facilitation of the daily lives of Europe's citizens.