EU Allocates €1 Billion for 2024 to Support Syrian Refugees in Turkey, Says von der Leyen

Dec 17, 2024, 01:03 PM

The European Union has announced an additional €1 billion in funding for Turkey to support Syrian refugees, bringing the total aid to nearly €10 billion. This announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The funding, designated for 2024, aims to assist Turkey in hosting Syrian refugees and is part of a broader effort to manage migration and border issues, including the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their home country.