# European Union humanitarian and disaster response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-union-humanitarian-and-disaster-response > Updated: 2026-09-26T21:03:11.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2. The European Union continues to manage and fund responses to global humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and displacement. The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels operates as a 24/7 hub to coordinate assistance among 27 EU member states and various partner nations, including Ukraine, Norway, and several Balkan countries. In 2025, the center handled 103 requests for assistance. During the 81st UN General Assembly, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a humanitarian aid package of nearly 710 million euros to assist populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and extreme weather. A significant portion of this funding is directed toward Africa, with 380 million euros earmarked for migration-related measures in Sub-Saharan Africa to protect vulnerable migrants and support voluntary return and reintegration. An additional 97 million euros will address humanitarian needs caused by conflict, food insecurity, and climate shocks in the region. Specific regional allocations include 7.5 million euros for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combat an Ebola outbreak and 10 million euros to promote stability in the Great Lakes region. Other emergency allocations include 103 million euros for the Palestinian territories and Lebanon, and 52 million euros for Ukraine to assist with winter preparedness. A separate 252 million euro fund is designated for urgent support to communities facing displacement, epidemics, and natural disasters globally. ## Claims - The European Union will allocate more than 710 million euros to support people affected by crises, natural disasters, or conflicts. (disputed by 23 sources) - The EU has allocated 252 million euros for emergency support to people affected by conflicts, displacements, epidemics, and natural disasters. (disputed by 21 sources) - Funds will be allocated to address the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (corroborated by 32 sources) - Emergency funds include 103 million euros for Palestinian territories and Lebanon, 97 million euros for Sub-Saharan Africa, and 52 million euros for Ukraine. (corroborated by 31 sources) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the aid package during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Approximately 380 million euros will be allocated to migration-related measures in sub-Saharan Africa. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The funding will also support efforts to promote peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Conflicts, extreme weather events, and rising living costs are disrupting lives globally. (corroborated by 23 sources) - The migration funding in sub-Saharan Africa focuses on protecting vulnerable migrants, supporting voluntary return, and reintegration. (corroborated by 20 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: European Union pledges 710 million euros for global humanitarian aid The EU has pledged nearly 710 million euros in humanitarian aid to assist people affected by conflicts, disasters, and migration crises, with a major focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine, and the Middle East. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-union-to-provide-710-million-euros-for-global-crisis-relief ### 2026-08-29: EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre manages global disaster relief The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels manages 24/7 disaster relief for EU members and partner nations, responding to over 900 requests since 2002. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-emergency-response-coordination-centre-manages-global-disaster-relief --- Cite as: European Union humanitarian and disaster response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-union-humanitarian-and-disaster-response