On December 31, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen released a video message to Portugal marking the country’s 40th anniversary of European Union membership. In the address, she recalled Portugal’s entry into the EU as a reunion of the European family and highlighted the country’s progress over the past four decades, noting improvements in life expectancy, income, renewable energy leadership, and infrastructure projects such as the Central Hospital of Algarve, the national motorway network and the Vasco da Gama bridge. She praised Portugal’s cultural contributions—including fado music, gastronomy and Azulejo tilework—and its expertise in firefighting and civil protection. Von der Leyen concluded by wishing Portugal a happy anniversary and reaffirming Europe’s shared future.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_3164
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