Condolences from Ursula von der Leyen for the firefighting helicopter tragedy
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed her deep sorrow for the death of the two pilots who lost their lives while fighting a fire. The firefighting helicopter crashed under circumstances that remain unclear, causing widespread grief throughout the country.
In her message, Ms. von der Leyen emphasized that Europe mourns together with Greece and Denmark, as the two unfortunate pilots were fighting their own battle against the flames. The Commission President underscored the importance of solidarity during these difficult times for Greek society.
At the same time, the European Commission confirmed its commitment to continue supporting our country's efforts in tackling wildfires. Cooperation between European states remains close in order to address the major natural disasters affecting the region.
The loss of the two pilots serves as a reminder of the great dangers faced daily by those on the front lines of the battle against fire. Authorities are continuing the investigation into the causes of the accident, while Europe's political leadership is actively demonstrating its support for the victims' families.