Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European response to the fires proved that the European Union can be relied upon. The President of the European Commission highlighted that the joint response demonstrated the bloc's capacity for mobilization in emergency situations.
According to von der Leyen, the fire season in Europe began this year exceptionally early, at the end of April. This anticipation placed national reserves under enormous pressure, creating significant challenges for the European countries affected by the fires.
Von der Leyen's statement comes in the context of the EU's coordinated response to the recent fires that affected the European continent, highlighting the importance of solidarity between Member States in managing natural disasters.
