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Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, will open the 9th edition of the European Civil Protection Forum, taking place on 3 and 4 November. The Forum will bring together high-level representatives, civil protection professionals, first responders and experts from Europe and beyond to discuss crisis preparedness.
Europeans continue to show strong support for a coordinated EU approach to disaster preparedness and response, mutual assistance between countries, and further strengthening Europe’s capacity to prepare for and response to future crises, according to the Special Eurobarometer on EU civil protection.
The European Commission establishes the PreparEU Advisory Group, tasked with providing strategic advice on how to best address accelerating disaster risks, including extreme weather events and wildfires.
The European Commission is releasing €22.5 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, in addition to the €87.5 million previously allocated for 2026, to address the consequences of the renewed conflict escalation and the critical needs of millions of people affected by the protracted crisis.
Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib will visit Ottawa to meet with Canadian authorities to discuss health emergencies preparedness and response. The trip includes a visit to an aircraft factory where a total of 24 firefighting aircraft are being produced.
Sudan is experiencing an alarming deterioration in its food security. The risk of famine in the coming months, as warned by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, needs urgent action. There is no time to lose to save lives and prevent famine.
