The Council of the European Union on 30 July 2026 adopted a decision amending the Ukraine Facility and its associated Ukraine Plan to reflect an additional €8.3 billion in financing for 2026, provided through the Ukraine Support Loan agreed by the European Parliament and the Council in February 2026. The amended Ukraine Plan introduces additional reform steps, including on rule of law and anti-corruption reforms, which Ukraine must fulfil prior to disbursements under the Facility.
The Ukraine Facility, which entered into force on 1 March 2024, provides over €50 billion in stable financing, in grants and loans, to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and modernisation for the period from 2024 to 2027. Since its entry into force, the Facility has already disbursed €6 billion by way of bridge financing, €1.89 billion in pre-financing, and seven instalments totalling approximately €21.6 billion. The latest payment of nearly €2.8 billion was approved by the Council on 28 May 2026. The additional €8.3 billion for 2026 follows the Council's finalisation of a €90 billion support loan to Ukraine on 23 April 2026.
The amendment increases the total available financing under the Ukraine Facility for 2026, reinforcing the EU's commitment to Ukraine's macroeconomic stability and reform agenda. The new reform steps focus on strengthening rule of law and anti-corruption measures, which are key conditions for continued disbursements.
For Ukraine, the additional financing provides crucial budgetary support amid the ongoing war, but also imposes stricter reform conditions that may require significant administrative effort. EU taxpayers bear the cost of the loan guarantees, while Ukrainian civil society and anti-corruption watchdogs may benefit from enhanced oversight. EU businesses involved in reconstruction projects could see increased opportunities as reforms improve the investment climate. The European Commission will monitor implementation of the amended plan and assess progress before releasing further funds.