Enhanced preparedness and emergency response: Strengthening the EU Civil Protection Mechanism combined with ambitious health funding

Published on July 17, 2025

Today, the European Commission proposed to update the Regulation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), integrating the financing for health emergency preparedness and response, to ensure a comprehensive and integrated EU response to crises.

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