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Von der Leyen praises EU response to wildfires

The President of the European Commission visited the emergency coordination center in Brussels, highlighting European solidarity in severe crises.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, praised the European Union's response to wildfires during a visit to the emergency coordination center in Brussels. In her address, she highlighted the importance of European solidarity in facing crises that are becoming "increasingly frequent and severe."

Von der Leyen noted that the recent response demonstrated that member states can rely on each other in emergency situations, emphasizing the effectiveness of collaboration between countries. She stressed that mutual assistance is crucial during critical moments.

Von der Leyen's visit to the coordination center included meetings with teams that were on the front lines of the response to the wildfires, where challenges faced and lessons learned in this context were discussed.

The President of the European Commission reiterated the EU's commitment to strengthening disaster response capabilities to ensure that European solidarity remains effective in the face of future crises.

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