European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated during a visit to the Poland-Belarus border that her trip was a demonstration of European solidarity, emphasizing the safeguarding of European borders and the protection of all Europeans. The message, delivered in clear terms, is being noted by Belarus and other regional actors. Von der Leyen's remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on August 31st, highlighted the strength of Poland and Europe in securing their shared frontiers. The visit underscores the European Union's commitment to collective security in the face of regional challenges. This development comes as Germany and France recently expressed a desire to deepen their defense and security cooperation to bolster Europe's independent capacity in managing security challenges, according to reports on a Toulon summit. The initiative also aims to strengthen NATO's European pillar.
