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Main news from Brussels this week

Main news from Brussels this week

date:  01/11/2019

EU mobilises €663 million in humanitarian assistance for refugees in Turkey

On 31 October, the European Commission mobilised €663 million in humanitarian aid to continue major projects under the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey. €600 million will ensure the continuity of the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) - the EU's largest ever humanitarian programme. The remaining funds will continue supporting educational projects and essential services, such as healthcare.

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All this week's key European Commission announcements can be found here