Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Commission vows €260 million to Gavi for 2026–2027 and over €200 million in additional humanitarian assistance.
The European Commission revealed a new funding pledge of €260 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for the years 2026–2027. The funds will assist Gavi’s plan for 2030 to help rescue 500 million children around the world, support immunisation systems and strengthen global health security by improving readiness to respond to disease outbreaks.
How does the European Union’s partnership strengthen global immunisation?
In her remarks, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen expressed:
‘A healthier world is a better world. Vaccination is one of our best chances for this. Right now, millions of children are still at risk. We must continue to support vaccination around the world to save lives. So today I am proud to pledge 260 million euros for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. And more will come.’
In his remarks, Chair of the Board of Gavi, José Manuel Barroso, stated:
‘Immunisation is a cornerstone of health security and vital to global equity. We deeply appreciate the EU’s leadership, its partnership with Gavi-supported countries matching their investment in vaccine costs, and enhanced commitment to Gavi’s mission which contributes to a safer, healthier world for all.’
What role does the European Commission play in Gavi’s future funding?
Earlier in 2020 the EU committed Gavi €300 million for the period 2021–2025. This pledge of €260 million regards the first 2 years of Gavi’s next strategic cycle which overlaps with the last 2 years of the EU’s current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021–2027. The EU Commission will remain resolved to a high level of ambition in sustaining GAVI when designing its proposal for the next MFF. This will complement powerful support to Gavi from EU Member States in a Team Europe practice.
Commission President Von der Leyen also committed €213 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Africa, Afghanistan, Palestinians and Venezuela. The funding – currently subject to the consent of the Budgetary Authority – will contribute also to the fight against food insecurity in these areas. Of this total amount, €69 million will be assigned to Sudan and its neighbouring countries, in reaction to the dire humanitarian consequences of the Sudan war.
