European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a statement in Vilnius on 26 May 2026, announcing financial and strategic support for the Baltic states amid heightened security threats. She confirmed a commitment of €12 billion through the Strategic Assistance for the European Security and Defence Initiative (SAFE), with Lithuania’s plan already signed and readiness to sign with Estonia and Latvia. The president highlighted 16 new projects under the European Readiness Flagships, including the Eastern Flank Watch and European Air Shield, and announced €1.5 billion from Cohesion funds for defence preparedness, border surveillance and economic security. She called for stronger early‑warning systems, cross‑border coordination, and integration of Ukraine into Europe’s defence‑industrial strategy, stressing the need for a protocol to address hybrid and cyber‑attacks.
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