Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the work of the Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels, saying its teams are there day and night, 24/7, on weekends and holidays, whenever a crisis strikes.
She said the work of the ERCC protects people — and most importantly, saves lives.
Von der Leyen explained that when a country asks for help, that call can become action within hours.
Aircraft take off.
Firefighters cross borders.
Copernicus maps the crisis and sends vital information to responders on the ground.
For von der Leyen, this is what the ERCC represents every day: European solidarity in action.
Her message was clear: when disaster hits, Europe does not stand still. Europe responds, mobilises and helps save lives.
#eudebates #VonDerLeyen #ERCC #EUCivilProtection
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the work of the Emergency Response Coordination Centre in Brussels, saying its teams are there day and night, 24/7, on weekends and holidays, whenever a crisis strikes.
She said the work of the ERCC protects people — and most importantly, saves lives.
Von der Leyen explained that when a country asks for help, that call can become action within hours.
Aircraft take off.
Firefighters cross borders.
Copernicus maps the crisis and sends vital information to responders on the ground.
For von der Leyen, this is what the ERCC represents every day: European solidarity in action.
Her message was clear: when disaster hits, Europe does not stand still. Europe responds, mobilises and helps save lives.
#eudebates #VonDerLeyen #ERCC #EUCivilProtection
