By Diyar Guldogan
ANKARA (AA) – The European Commission on Wednesday proposed €4.8 billion ($5.6 billion) in funding security for the next long-term EU budget for 2021-2027.
In a statement, the commission said: “For the next long-term EU budget for 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to substantially increase the current security funding — from €3.5 billion to €4.8 billion. “
Frans Timmermans, the first vice-president of the European Commission, said: “Feeling safe at home or when walking down the street is one of the most basic human rights. Europeans expect their governments and their Union to provide that safety. “
“More flexible security funding tailored to the specific needs of member states will ensure that Europeans can be better protected, as they rightly should be, ” Timmermans said in the statement.
Dimitris Avramopoulos, the commissioner for migration, home affairs and citizenship, said the commission will help member states to be “better ” prepared for future security challenges and unforeseen emergencies and build a “safer and more resilient ” Europe for citizens.
