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On November 9, Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to discuss Black Sea security, economic recovery, and fiscal discipline. Niculescu emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the Eastern Flank and enhancing Romania's competitiveness. He expressed gratitude for the EU's support in establishing a maritime security hub in the Black Sea and highlighted the importance of cooperation for European security. Von der Leyen's visit aimed to reaffirm EU support for Romania amid increasing drone incidents in the Black Sea. Following her meetings in Romania, she will visit Bulgaria and Turkey before attending the UN climate conference COP31.