Cyberattack on President’s plane

Source: European Commission (video statements)

A plane carrying President von der Leyen landed safely after being targeted by a navigation interference cyberattack.
The Bulgarian authorities suspect Russia to be behind this attack.
This incident underlines and confirms the importance of the President’s visit to the frontline Member States and also the need for investment in Defence and Europe’s Readiness.

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What is the European Defence strategy?

Source: European Commission (video statements)

Europe’s security demands immediate action. This video shows how the European Commission is leading a big push in defence, driving innovation, forging stronger partnerships, and providing vital support to Ukraine, but also proposing new financial tools and simplified rules to boost investment in the Defence and Space sectors.
Learn how these efforts are building a powerful European Defence Union that ensures peace through strength.
00:41 Develop Defence industry in key areas
01:00 Production and innovation boost
01:05 Support to Ukraine
01:13 Strengthening cooperation with like minded-partners
01:40 Loans for investing in defence projects
01:49 Fiscal flexibility to redirect funds for defence projects
01:51 More investments from private and public entities
01:57 Use of other EU funding tools
02:03 Rules simplification
This is a new era for European Defence and Security

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President von der Leyen in Romania: Visits to EU’s frontline Member States

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 1 September 2025, Commission President von der Leyen travels to Romania as part of her mission to the EU’s frontline member states. She will meet with President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

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South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes his working visit to the Republic of Zimbabawe | PresidencyZA

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

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South Africa Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | PresidencyZA

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