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Situation in the Middle East

Given the recent developments in the Middle East, Commission President von der Leyen delivered a statement on the situation in the region on 2 March 2026.

 
Resilience and Prosperity for EU Eastern Border Regions

On 26th February 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took part in a high-level conference concerning the protection of the EU's Eastern Border Regions. Several regions from nine Member States – Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria – have been affected by hybrid warfare, weaponised migration, economic and trade disruption, and demographic decline.

 
Munich Security Conference 2026: The Future of European Security

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the annual flagship event for international security policy. The 62nd edition of the conference took place from 13-15th February 2026 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and several Commissioners attending.

 
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