Press Release: Europe responds to the acute humanitarian needs in Syria

The European Commission is doubling its aid for emergency medical care, shelter, food and water to those Syrians most affected by the ever-worsening crisis, both inside and outside the country. An additional €20 million of relief aid will bring the European Commission's total assistance in this crisis to €63 million (€40 million in humanitarian aid). The EU Member States have contributed to date € 27.5 million in humanitarian aid.

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