(Finance) – In the two -year period 2025-26 the EU will put aid for 2.5 billion euros for Syria, in a crucial moment for the transition of the country. This is what the President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Conference of donors on Syria “Standing with Syria: Meeting The Needs for A Successful Transition”.
“For the first time the hope of the Syrians is not on pause. The situation – he underlined von der leyen – Stay fragile but we have seen the Syrians’ commitment to an inclusive government. The Syrians need greater support, whether they are still abroad, whether they decide to go home. Europe will do its part “.
In the midst to renewed significant hopes and challenges after the fall of the Assad regime, the EU together with the regional and international partners, as well as to the transition authorities of Syria, reiterated its support for one “Inclusive, peaceful transition, owned by Syrian and led by Syria”.
In a clear demonstration of the continuous support of the EU, von der leyen He announced that the EU is committing almost 2.5 billion euros for 2025 and 2026 to help the transition process of Syria and the socio -economic recovery of the country, while facing the urgent humanitarian needs, both within Syria and in the communities in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Türkiye.
For the 2025, The EU has increased its commitment to the eighth Brussels conference, from 560 million euros to 720.5 million euros, To support the population within Syria, as well as Syrian refugees and vulnerable communities in Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. In addition, the EU has engaged 600 million euros for 2026 For these countries and promised 1.1 billion euros To support Syrian refugees and vulnerable communities in Türkiye for 2025 and 2026.
“Today the international community has reaffirmed its strong solidarity with the Syrian people in all its diversity. The commitments made in this conference – said the Commissioner for equality, preparation and management of crises, Hadja Lahbib – They are more than financial commitments: they are an anchor of salvation for millions of people. The future of Syria must be of dignity, opportunity and peace, and the support promised today brings us closer to this vision. The European Union will continue to support the Syrian people, not only by responding to the urgent humanitarian needs, but helping to build a right, inclusive and stable future. Together, we are not only offering aid: we are investing in hope, resilience and a path towards lasting peace “.