Commission announces €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026

Published on January 21, 2026

At a time when 239 million people need assistance and major donors are cutting funding. Commissioner Hadja Lahbib brings this commitment to Davos today, seeking to mobilise private sector finance and innovative solutions that can complement public funding and reach people in need.

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