EU releases additional €2 million in humanitarian aid for the Cuban population

In view of the worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba, the European Commission has released an additional €2 million in humanitarian aid. This funding will contribute to provide logistics support to humanitarian partners delivering urgent relief to the most vulnerable, due to the current energy crisis and related difficulties on the distribution of food and drinking water.

This funding adds to the €4 million already approved earlier this year as a regional allocation for the Caribbean, which has been dedicated mainly to address increasing needs in Cuba. It also follows the assistance provided last year after hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in the island.

In 2025, a total of nearly €6 million was mobilised for disaster preparedness and emergency response in Cuba.

Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib said:

'The EU stands with the people of Cuba in their hour of need. After Hurricane Melissa, we were there. And today, we are stepping up again with €2 million in humanitarian aid to help deliver food and safe drinking water to those who need it most. In a country facing an energy crisis and growing shortages, this support will help keep life-saving aid flowing to up to two million people in need.'