Von der Leyen
European Union
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“We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.”
Von der Leyen states the EU stands with Cyprus as it fights wildfires and announces urgent support mobilized via the Civil Protection Mechanism.
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The EU stands with Cyprus as it fights major wildfires. We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism. This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.
On emergency support for Cyprus during wildfires.