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The meeting between Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on security in the Black Sea region, EU budget, and fund absorption. Niculescu emphasized the need for a coordinated EU and NATO response to security threats, including attacks on commercial vessels and cyber threats. He highlighted the importance of the European Commission's support for a Black Sea security hub. Discussions also covered energy security and the SAFE program, which allocates €16.68 billion to Romania. Niculescu reiterated Romania's commitment to reducing the budget deficit while promoting economic recovery and emphasized the need for adequate funding in the upcoming EU budget. He proposed a European project to support youth employment and advocated for EU expansion based on candidate countries' progress.