Michael Gahler· PPE

Nuanced

90 billion euros were raised on the capital market

Omissions

• The €90 billion is a loan package approved for 2026-2027, not necessarily already raised on capital markets at the time of the claim on 11 February 2026. The claim was made shortly after Parliament's approval (6 February 2026), so it reflects the approved amount to be raised rather than funds already disbursed.
• The financing is backed by the EU budget 'headroom' (margin between budget commitments and own resources ceiling) as guarantee.
• The funding covers a two-year period (2026 and 2027) rather than a single year.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Parliament Press ReleaseThe support loan of €90 billion will be financed through common EU borrowing from capital markets and guaranteed by the 'headroom' of the EU long-term budget for 2026 and 2027
• PrimaryEuropean Commission Press CornerProposal for a loan of EUR 90 billion for 2026 and 2027 to support Ukraine
• SecondaryBBC NewsThe €90bn that the EU will raise on the capital markets as part of the loan deal will be 'backed by EU budget headroom'
• SecondaryReliefWeb (citing EU sources)European Union Member States will finance Ukraine with €90 billion of EU borrowing on the capital markets