MEPs are asking for €12.42 billion over seven years, €1.74 billion more than the Commission proposal Emphasis on anticipation, through monitoring, vulnerability mapping and climate projections Improved cross-border cooperation in response to health emergencies MEPs want the next EU crisis prevention and response tool to do more to anticipate crises before they happen, and to do better at supporting recovery efforts. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted its position on the next iteration (2028-2034) of the EU’s civil protection mechanism (UCPM). This is the main EU tool for helping countries hit by disasters such as wildfires, floods or earthquakes by means of voluntary and jointly acquired resources. MEPs suggest increasing UCPM funding to €12.42 billion in current prices (€11 billion in 2025 constant prices) – up from €10.68 billion in the Commission proposal. They also advocate ring fencing funds so that 40% is spent on civil protection, 40% on...