Ukraine to receive EUR 50 billion for recovery – European Commission
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced further assistance to Ukraine
The European Commission President said this during her year-end speech at the European Parliament.
"We have provided 12 billion euros this year alone to help keep hospitals, schools and other services running. And through our ASAP proposal we are ramping up ammunition production to help match Ukraine's immediate needs. But we are also looking further ahead.This is why we have proposed an additional 50 billion euros over four years for investment and reforms. This will help build Ukraine's future to rebuild a modern and prosperous country," Ursula von der Leyen said.
The head of the European Commission also added that the future of Ukraine is the European Union.
"We can no longer allow a country that is European in spirit to be left behind. The EU has to expand," she emphasized.
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The Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen also announced further assistance to Ukrainian refugees in the EU.
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