Press Release: EU renews its support to Palestinian Authority and Palestinian refugees with a first 2016 assistance package totalling €252.5 million

On 1 March 2016, the European Commission approved a €252.5 million assistance package supporting the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian refugees. It was the first part of the European Union’s 2016 annual support package in favour of Palestine.

Through the funds, the EU will support the Palestinian Authority in delivering health and education services, protecting the poorest families and providing financial assistance to the hospitals in East Jerusalem.

• Primary Source

EEAS: EU Around the Globe: Countries: Palestine http://eeas.europa.eu/palestine/index_en.htm

ESO: Background Information: New EU funding for Palestine refugees and vulnerable Palestinian families through United Nations Relief and Works Agency http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-new-eu-funding-for-palestine-refugees-and-vulnerable-palestinian-families-through-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency/

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