Khaberni - On Wednesday, the European Council decided to adopt an additional total financial aid for Jordan worth 500 million euros with the European Parliament, aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's economic stability and supporting its ongoing reform program in the face of increasing external challenges.
The Council stated in its statement that the European aid aims to contribute to the restoration of a sustainable external financial situation for Jordan, which will enhance its economic and social growth, indicating that this step comes in response to an official Jordanian request submitted in January 2025 for additional support.
According to the decision, the aid will be available for two and a half years and will be provided in the form of long-term loans disbursed in three installments.
The statement mentioned that the European Union had previously provided Jordan with 1.08 billion euros in three earlier total financial assistance programs since 2013, while the fourth program is currently being implemented, with the first installment of 250 million euros disbursed on 17 September 2025. This funding continues to support key reforms in the areas of public financial management, social and labor policies, and governance.
The Council confirmed that the new aid is linked to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Jordan and the European Commission, and the disbursement process is also linked to the Kingdom's progress in implementing the reforms specified in the memorandum.
The European Union and Jordan have been linked by a partnership agreement since 2002, which represents the legal and political framework for bilateral relations between the two parties. In 2022, the parties signed partnership priorities aimed at enhancing cooperation more deeply, extending to guide the partnership path between the European Union and Jordan until 2027.
The European Union's support for Jordan helps mitigate the effects of the war in Syria, including dealing with the influx of a large number of refugees into the Kingdom, as well as handling the repercussions of other regional crises, including the war in Gaza.
