European Commission allocates €600m for 12 firefighting aircraft in 2027 for 6 Member States, including Portugal, for the EU's rescEU instrument.

The European Commission has allocated €600m for the acquisition of 12 new firefighting aircraft, to be distributed in 2027 among six Member States including Portugal. These planes will be part of the EU's rescEU instrument, primarily used to fight wildfires across the EU, particularly during summer months. The rescEU allows the EU to respond quickly to serious transnational emergencies.

March 25, 2024
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