EU considers funding increase for Palestinian Authority

Tánaiste Simon Harris said it is 'absolutely essential' to provide the Palestinian Authority with further funding, saying it is the only 'legitimate form of government in Palestine'. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The EU has proposed increasing its financial support to the Palestinian Authority by €1.6bn over the next three years.

EU foreign ministers examined the funding package at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas confirming the funding.