European Commission – Press release
EU Solidarity in action: Commission proposes to mobilise almost €530
million to support emergency measures against the coronavirus pandemic
Brussels, 11 March 2021
Today, the European Commission is putting forward a package of almost €530 million in additional
financial support under the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF). It will contribute to the efforts deployed by 17
Member States and 3 accession countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, Spain
and Albania, Montenegro and Serbia) to safeguard public health in fighting the coronavirus. This
funding will support part of their public expenditure on medical and personal protective equipment,
emergency support to the population, and measures of prevention, monitoring and control of the
spread of the disease.
Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira said: “The EU Solidarity Fund is a concrete
demonstration of European solidarity in action. Since its creation, it has delivered effective assistance
and relief to millions of people during difficult times. Last year, we extended its scope to cover major
health emergencies. Now we are proposing to mobilise much needed coronavirus-related financial
assistance. The EUSF is once again accomplishing its core mission.”
The aid package proposed today also includes the €132.7 million of advance payments already
received by Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Hungary and Portugal. The mobilisation of the
EUSF final payments to the 17 Member States is based on a thorough assessment of the applications
submitted, ensuring consistency in the approach and equal treatment.
