The European Commission has defended its handling of the Pakistan floods after being accused of lack of generosity and having inadequate resources.
Ferran Tarradellas Espuny, a spokesman for the EU executive, on Monday (16 August) said the commission has been "the most generous donor" and the "first donor to help" after giving €40 million in the past two weeks for food, tents, blankets and hygiene kits.
He hinted that more money is in the pipeline: "The commission is studying the...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.