EC President Ursula von der LEYEN visits frontline Member States: Lithuania

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President von der Leyen’s mission to frontline member states: Bulgaria

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On 31 August 2025, Commission President von der Leyen will travel to Bulgaria. The trip is part of her mission to the EU’s frontline member states in the face of the Russian war against Ukraine. Together with Rosen Zhelyazkov, she will discuss matters concerning security and defence.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mission to frontline member states: Poland

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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mission to frontline Member States: Estonia

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On 30 August 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travels to Estonia. The trip is part of the mission to the frontline member states of the EU, thus to those countries which are immediately affected by the Russian war on Ukraine. The mission focuses on vital security matters and defence.

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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visit to frontline Member States: Finland

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On 29 August 2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Finland where she held a press conference with Finnish Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo.
Commission President’s trip to Finland is part of the mission to the frontline member states of the EU, thus to those countries which are immediately affected by the Russian war on Ukraine. The mission focuses on vital security matters and defence.

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Security, the top concern for citizens

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The European Commission proposes to invest €10.7 billion into the strengthening of civil protection. This will improve readiness for extreme weather, health emergencies, and cyber-attacks.

A further €131 billion will be invested towards Defence and Space, through the European Competitiveness Fund. It will reinforce the defence industry, by driving new investments, facilitating mobility, and continue the support to Ukraine.

Europe’s Budget – The Power of Together

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EC President Ursula von der LEYEN visits frontline Member States: Estonia

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On 30 August 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Estonia

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EC President Ursula von der LEYEN visits frontline Member States: Finland

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On 29 August 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Finland where she will hold a press conference .

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EC President Ursula von der LEYEN in Latvia

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