Von der Leyen
European Union
Statement summary
Von der Leyen pledges to mobilise rescEU resources to support wildfire efforts in France
Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for brave firefighters battling the blaze in Aude and pledges to mobilise rescEU resources to support efforts to bring fires under control.
Source excerpt
Europe stands with France as the worst wildfires in its recent history rage in Aude. My thoughts are with the brave firefighters as they battle the blaze. We are ready to mobilise rescEU resources to support efforts to bring the fires under control.