The EU mobilises international support for Syria’s transition and the region raising €5.8 billion

Source: European Commission Spokesperson's Service  

On 17 March, during the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition‘ hosted by the European Union, the donor community pledged a total amount of €5.8 billion. This financial commitment, in such a pivotal historical moment, shows the willingness of the EU and the international community to support Syria and its people, towards an inclusive transition and pave the path to rebuilding the country.

The overall figure includes the nearly €2.5 billion pledged by the EU for 2025 and 2026, announced during the Conference by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.  The total amount pledged by the EU and its Member States amounted to almost €3.4 billion, reaffirming them as the largest donor to Syria and neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees.

A press release with more information is available online.