EU: Supports the establishment of a security center in the Black Sea to counter Russian influence

The EU will allocate €50 million to establish the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, announced Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Bulgaria. Following attacks on ships near Bulgaria and Romania in October, which resulted in over 30 casualties, the EU aims to expedite the project's implementation with clear deadlines. The initiative, proposed in 2025 as a Romanian-Bulgarian collaboration, seeks to enhance EU security presence and counter Russian influence in the Black Sea region.