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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Bucharest to discuss regional security amid rising threats in the Black Sea area. She emphasized Romania's role as a key NATO ally and announced significant financial support for defense initiatives. The discussions included European defense, energy, and the future EU budget. Von der Leyen highlighted Romania's strong civil protection system and pledged 10 million euros for search and rescue operations in the Black Sea. The visit aimed to reinforce European solidarity and support for Romania and Bulgaria in light of increasing security challenges.