European Humanitarian Forum

Between Pressure and Principles: What the Sector Brought to the European Humanitarian Forum 2025

At a time of rising needs, shrinking resources, and increasing financial and operational pressures, the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 brought together political ambition and urgency. This article reflects on the Forum’s key themes – from humanitarian diplomacy and fragility to the ongoing question of dignity, quality, and principled action under pressure. In an increasingly transactional environment, the sector’s ability to stay rooted in its core values may prove to be its most vital test.