MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Assistance to Eastern Neighbourhood countries following the loss of USAID funding – E-001472/2025

Question for written answer  E-001472/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Liudas Mažylis (PPE)

Following severe cuts to or even the outright termination of USAID funding, many of the initiatives that were receiving support – including in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood – have been left in a vulnerable position. The EU can and should take over some of their funding commitments.

• 1.Is the Commission prepared to contribute to funding the various projects and programmes in Eastern Europe that are being terminated by USAID, if so, to what extent, what amount could be allocated to this and from what specific sources?
• 2.How will the Commission respond to the possible suspension of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in general, and how does the Commission plan to play a role in healthcare in the context of the conflict, in particular in the provision of prostheses for soldiers who have lost limbs?
• 3.Will the Commission contribute to supporting Moldova, which has received a wide range of assistance through USAID and, if so, how?

Submitted: 9.4.2025