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Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high in 2026 with 239 million people in need of assistance. The European Commission has set out concrete solutions to maximise the effectiveness and impact of EU humanitarian aid globally. This includes making it more efficient and protecting aid workers.
Six EU-funded films picked up awards at the latest Cannes Film Festival. Fjörd, which received EU support for its development, was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or. MEDIA-supported Das Geträumte Abenteuer and Notre Salut took home the Jury prize and the Best Screenplay Award respectively.
Citizens have officially handed over 20 recommendations on how to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and respond to emergencies to the European Commission. The recommendations are the result of 3 months of deliberation by 150 EU citizens in the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness.
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