Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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Series Title | Briefing |
Series Details | November 2015 |
Publication Date | November 2015 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
The European Union's expenditure for humanitarian aid provides needs-based, emergency response to natural disasters and man-made crises outside the Union's borders, in order to preserve life, prevent and alleviate human suffering, and maintain the human dignity of those affected. The EU remains a leading global donor of humanitarian aid, as well as an example for a high standard of humanitarian aid delivery. Despite that, it still faces challenges in responding to the growing demand for humanitarian assistance worldwide. |
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Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2015/572781/EPRS_BRI(2015)572781_EN.pdf |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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