EU official calls for urgent action to keep path to peace open in Yemen
A senior EU official has called for concrete action "in the coming days" to halt renewed fighting in Yemen and salvage the possibility of a political solution. In an interview with The National , the EU ambassador to Yemen, Patrick Simonnet, warned the recent escalation threatens not only civilian lives but also years of diplomatic progress aimed at ending the conflict. "Concrete steps are needed…
An EU official has urged immediate action to maintain the path to peace in Yemen amid renewed hostilities. Patrick Simonnet, the EU ambassador to Yemen, warned that the recent fighting threatens civilian lives and the progress made in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Simonnet emphasized that military action alone cannot resolve the protracted conflict and that the path to a political solution is becoming more difficult.
He stressed that Yemen's conflict is intertwined with regional tensions and that both internal divisions and wider regional issues must be addressed. Simonnet highlighted the urgent need to keep Yemen's political process alive and to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those most affected by the ongoing crisis. He emphasized that humanitarian aid should not be overlooked in favor of regional security concerns and that families need essential supplies such as food, clean water, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
The EU has pledged €22.5 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, adding to the €87.5 million previously allocated for 2026, to address the needs of millions of people displaced by the conflict.
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