EU-funded flight repatriates 134 more European citizens from the Middle East, bringing total repatriations to over 11,000 in recent weeks

Published on March 16, 2026

The 5th evacuation flight landed in Bucharest, Romania. Fully funded by the EU, the flight enabled the safe repatriation of 134 European citizens, following a request from the Romanian authorities. The ERCC has supported near 90 flights, bringing over 11,000 European citizens home.

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