Ursula von der Leyen: "We need to operationalise the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub. I know…"

“We need to operationalise the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub. I know Romania and Bulgaria are working hard to achieve this. This is why we have agreed here today and with the Bulgarian government to fast track the work and set a clear timeline. And back it with €50 million in funding.”

Reported November 9, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.