President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated in the donors’ conference held in Brussels on Monday that the EU Commission will support Türkiye with EUR 1 billion for the post-earthquake reconstruction. The German politician also pledged a further package of EUR 108 million for humanitarian assistance and early recovery in Syria.
“We need to sustain our support and help the survivors not just to survive but to rebuild their lives.” said Leyen, emphasizing that homes and schools and hospitals must be rebuilt with the highest standards of seismic safety.