Von der Leyen highlights European solidarity as a crucial theme for Strasbourg address. She discusses strengthening crisis response while visiting the European Crisis Center facility.
Everyday operations at the Emergency Coordination Center demonstrate solidarity throughout the continent.
Risks like wildfires, earthquakes, floods, health emergencies, and hybrid attacks now intensify. Climate change continues causing greater instability and elevates Europe’s vulnerability to crises.
Fire season began exceptionally early; several northern nations experienced devastating wildfires recently. Next EU budget proposes billions for civil protection, health emergencies, and better preparedness measures.