EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
@eu_echo

We are @EU_Commission Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid. We help save lives in crises across the globe. Moderation policy: europa.eu/!G7dHxy

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Joined January 2012
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When you need regular check-ups, a trip out of the village every time can make care harder to reach. πŸ“½οΈWatch how, with EU funding, @WHOMoldova is piloting medical video consultations in MoldovaπŸ‡²πŸ‡© so people like Svetlana can speak to their doctor from their local clinic.
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A lamp when the power goes out. A thermal blanket when the heating stops. In war-affected Zaporizhzhia, the EU and @giz_ukraine helped 500 people with disabilities prepare for a harsh winter, providing USB lamps, thermoses, thermal blankets or mini radios with a built-in light.
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Sheryl remembers Typhoon Haiyan hitting her village in the Philippines in 2013, with tsunami-like storm surges inundating coastal communities. Today, she teaches children to prepare for disasters. Her story reminds us: preparedness saves lives. πŸ’™
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The EU has allocated an additional €16 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, as well as Rohingya refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh. Read more: link.europa.eu/PKxmhg πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ€πŸ‡²πŸ‡²πŸ‡§πŸ‡©
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Meet Petar PerpiΔ‡, Team Leader of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service and a professional firefighter: 'We work hard with other rescuers so that when catastrophes occur, we can save lives.’ Discover Petar's story: ec.europa.eu/stories/we-act-… #EUCivilProtection #ProtectWhatMatters
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What happens when the systems we rely on to respond to emergencies face disruptions themselves? A power outage. A technical breakdown. A staff shortage. #EUCivilProtection centres must keep running, whatever happens. 🧡
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That’s why the EU has adopted a new Recommendation on operational continuity and stress-testing. It helps countries make their civil protection systems and centres more resilient.
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The idea is simple: βœ”οΈ Anticipate disruptions βœ”οΈ Develop continuity plans βœ”οΈ Test them through exercises Find out how ➑️link.europa.eu/hgKGRj
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As the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC continues to spread, our emergency response must continue. This mobile lab from Belgium, delivered through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, has now arrived in eastern DRC to support the medical response on the ground. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©πŸ€πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
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EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί retweeted
Maciej Popowski@MPopowskiEU
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Two days, one message: preparedness is a shared responsibility. Thank you to my brilliant team at @eu_echo and to all who joined European Civil Protection Forum. Here’s to the next 25 years of the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί #CPForum2026
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That’s a wrap on #CPForum2026! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Thank you to all speakers, participants. and organizers! 25 years of the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism showed one thing: when disaster strikes, no country should face it alone. Missed a session? Watch the recordings πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/8hxrgG
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And the #CPForum2026 foosball champions are... πŸ† πŸ₯‡ Belgium πŸ₯ˆ Hungary πŸ₯‰ Italy Thank you to everyone who played, cheered and took a break from the plenaries!
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Preparedness you can touch, test and play ⚽ The Civil Protection Village at #CPForum2026 is full of live demos, interactive games and stands from authorities and partners across Europe. Pop in before the Forum closes!
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25 years of European solidarity in action. πŸ’™ At #CPForum2026, Ukrainian soldier Tymofii Bespalov shared his story of being medically evacuated from Ukraine thanks to the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. We told his story here: link.europa.eu/rhH7FF πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦
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β˜€οΈ Day 2 of #CPForum2026 is on! πŸ“Œ 25 years of #EUCivilProtection stories πŸ“Œ Integrated crisis management πŸ“Œ Early warning, extreme heat, drones and robots πŸ”΄ Follow live from 9:00 CET πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/8hxrgG
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Day 1 of #CPForum2026 βœ… From population preparedness to wildfires, AI and Ukraine, the #EUCivilProtection community showed we are stronger when we prepare together. πŸ… Congratulations to all Medal recipients! See you tomorrow from 9:00 CET πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/8hxrgG
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πŸ… Happy 25th anniversary, #EUCivilProtection Mechanism! 900+ activations. Countless lives supported. Tonight @hadjalahbib honours the people behind it at the UCPM Medal Ceremony. Congratulations to all recipients! πŸ‘ #CPForum2026 πŸ§΅β¬‡οΈ
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πŸ… For extraordinary contribution to the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in the field of gender equality: @MikaelFrisell, Director-General of @MCF_Sverige πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Thank you for helping make civil protection more equal.
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πŸ… For extraordinary contribution to the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in the field of disability inclusion: Marijana Berket, Coordinator of the UCPM project SEE ME. Thank you for helping make preparedness work for everyone.
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