EU pledges €10 million for Bulgarian Black Sea search, rescue operations
The EU has pledged €10 million for Bulgaria to bolster search and rescue operations in the Black Sea, which is becoming one of the most dangerous transport routes in the world due to continued drone attacks.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen pledged €10 million in emergency funding for Bulgaria on Tuesday to enhance search and rescue operations in the Black Sea. This comes amid drone attacks linked to Russia's war in Ukraine, making commercial shipping hazardous. Von der Leyen emphasized that these attacks aim to instill fear and uncertainty among Europeans and pledged a strong, united European response.
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev, while declining to attribute blame, suggested Russia is likely responsible based on logic. The funding also includes a €50 million allocation for the development of the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, which will be operational by 2027. This hub, central to the EU's Black Sea Strategy, will coordinate support and boost coast-guard cooperation among EU countries facing threats like cable cuts and incendiary activities.
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