On the General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026

Committee on Development · Rapporteur: Charles Goerens

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The Committee on Development's draft opinion on the 2026 EU budget calls for more humanitarian aid, full use of the Emergency Aid Reserve, and meeting the legal obligation for Sub-Saharan Africa funding.¶¶¶ It stresses the need for EU Delegations and investment in human development, given the US withdrawal from foreign aid.¶¶

Committee position. The Committee on Development calls on the Committee on Budgets to incorporate its proposals into the motion for a resolution, including increased humanitarian aid and full use of the Emergency Aid Reserve.¶¶

Key points

Notes the margin for Heading 6 is only EUR 109 million and the NDICI-GE cushion is nearly exhausted, limiting the EU's ability to respond to crises.¶
Requests that the Emergency Aid Reserve (EUR 595 million for 2026) be mobilised entirely for humanitarian needs in third countries.¶
Recalls the legal obligation under NDICI-GE Regulation Article 6.2(a) for Sub-Saharan Africa to receive at least 29.18 billion by 2027, and urges mobilising the cushion and margin to reach this.¶
Underlines the need for a meaningful EU Delegation presence to maintain partnerships and manage development cooperation.¶
Highlights the need to invest in human development, as US withdrawal from foreign aid will impact healthcare, disease control, nutrition, and education, with women and children suffering disproportionately.¶

Who is affected

The EU as a global actor, humanitarian aid recipients, and Sub-Saharan African countries.¶¶¶
EU Delegations worldwide, which need to maintain presence for partnerships.¶
Women and children in developing countries, who will suffer from reduced healthcare and education.¶

Figures and deadlines

EUR 109 million margin for Heading 6¶
13% remaining availability of NDICI-GE cushion until 2027¶
EUR 595 million for Emergency Aid Reserve in 2026¶
at least 29.18 billion for Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027¶

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