von der Leyen at the Polish border with Belarus: Solidarity stands firm

European Commission Leaders Visit Polish-Belarusian Border Ahead of Zapad-2025 Exercises

The European Commission's President, Ursula von der Leyen, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday, 31st August 2022. The visit was reported on the website of the European Commission and was related to the upcoming Russia-Belarusian exercises Zapad-2025.

During the visit, von der Leyen expressed Europe's full solidarity with Poland as a frontline state. She noted that Poland has been facing targeted and cynical hybrid attacks for many years. The President of the European Commission also emphasized that Europe supports Poland in every possible way.

In a social media post, Donald Tusk wrote that the President of the European Commission saw the situation on the eastern border of the EU firsthand. Similarly, von der Leyen mentioned the situation on the border during the press conference. Belarusian soldiers were attentively listening to the proceedings.

Von der Leyen also announced that member states with a common border with Russia and Belarus will receive additional funding from the EU. This funding is intended to support the countries in their efforts to secure their borders and protect their citizens.

The visit took place ahead of the Russia-Belarusian exercises Zapad-2025, which have raised concerns in the EU and other Western countries. The exercises, which are scheduled to take place in September, are seen as a potential threat to regional stability and security.

Ursula von der Leyen, who is of German nationality and a politician of the CDU party, was born in Belgium. Donald Tusk, on the other hand, is a Polish politician who has been the Prime Minister of Poland since 2014.

The visit by Tusk and von der Leyen to the Polish-Belarusian border is a clear demonstration of the EU's commitment to supporting its member states and upholding its values of peace, democracy, and rule of law. As tensions rise in the region, it is crucial for the EU to remain united and vigilant in the face of potential threats.