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Portugal rescEU wildfire activation reported in August 2025

Portugal's activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and mobilisation of wildfire support reported by von der Leyen in August 2025.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Aug 15, 2025, 01:07 PM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen announces Portugal activated the rescEU civil protection mechanism against wildfires
Von der Leyen announces Portugal activated the rescEU civil protection mechanism and states European solidarity knows no borders.
Source excerpt
O nosso combate aos fogos florestais continua. Portugal ativou o Mecanismo de Proteção Civil #rescEU. A solidariedade europeia não conhece fronteiras. Estamos a mobilizar apoios.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Aug 15, 2025, 01:07 PM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen announces that support is being mobilized against wildfires in Portugal
Von der Leyen acknowledges that Portugal activated the Civil Protection Mechanism rescEU and announces that support is being mobilized.
Source excerpt
Our fight against wildfires continues. Portugal has activated the Civil Protection Mechanism #rescEU. European solidarity knows no borders. We are mobilising support.
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