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Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, visits Bucharest to discuss maritime security, defense investments, and Moldova's EU accession. This visit is part of her tour in the Black Sea region. Following her meetings in Romania, she will travel to Bulgaria for further discussions. The agenda includes enhancing maritime surveillance and cooperation against maritime threats. Romania's recent presidency of the Southeast European Cooperation Process emphasizes regional cooperation and EU expansion. The proposed maritime security hub aims to complement NATO activities and improve critical infrastructure protection.