Urgent humanitarian response in Myanmar following devastating earthquake
4.4.2025
Question for written answer 聽E-001385/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Leire Paj铆n (S&D), Hana Jalloul Muro (S&D), Elena Sancho Murillo (S&D), Estrella Gal谩n (The Left), Laura Ballar铆n Cereza (S&D), C茅sar Luena (S&D), Erik Marquardt (Verts/ALE), Alessandra Moretti (S&D), Leila Chaibi (The Left), Idoia Mendia (S&D), Matja啪 Nemec (S&D), Sandra G贸mez L贸pez (S&D), Isabel Serra S谩nchez (The Left)
The humanitarian situation in Myanmar has reached critical levels, exacerbated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025, resulting in a death toll exceeding 1 700 people and widespread destruction, particularly in the area of Mandalay. With the UN鈥檚 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Myanmar less than 5 % funded and not accounting for earthquake aftermath needs, coupled with the US鈥檚 withdrawal of humanitarian funding, the cost of inaction will be devastating for both earthquake survivors and those affected by pre-existing humanitarian needs. The lack of adequate shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, as well as the rapidly approaching monsoon season, amplifies the risk of outbreaks of waterborne diseases. While the recent announcement of an additional EUR 33 million in aid from the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations is welcome, the calculated humanitarian needs go far beyond this figure.
- 1.What humanitarian support is the Commission currently mobilising on the ground for those affected in Myanmar?
- 2.What emergency measures does the Commission intend to take to address the immediate needs of survivors in the aftermath of the earthquake?
- 3.What long-term development assistance is planned to help rebuild and stabilise Myanmar amid its ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises?
Submitted: 4.4.2025