The EU saved 140 million people last year, says aid commissioner

Despite the financial crisis most Europeans support humanitarian spending overseas, according to EU aid and crisis response commissioner Kristalina Georgieva. In an exclusive interview with WAZ.EUobserver, she explains how the EU helped 140 million people survive natural disasters and conflicts in 2010.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection http://ec.europa.eu/echo/index_en.htm

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