The European Commission is still discussing whether to release EU funds to the UN aid agency in Gaza — despite a looming famine.
"The assessment is ongoing and we will make the relevant announcement as soon as we are in a position to do so," chief European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer told reporters on Thursday (29 February).
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is set to receive Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.