Von der Leyen: Democracy must never be taken for granted
Brussels, October 13 (Hibya) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said candidate countries would also be able to participate in the work of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in protecting democracies and countering foreign interference.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that candidate countries could also join initiatives aimed at protecting democracy in Europe, strengthening societal resilience and combating foreign interference.
Emphasizing that democracy is not a system that sustains itself automatically, von der Leyen said, "Democracy must never be taken for granted. It must be protected and developed. Every day and everywhere."
Von der Leyen stated that the European Centre for Democratic Resilience brings together European Union member states. She explained that through this cooperation, countries can strengthen their democracies and the resilience of their societies while also countering foreign interference.
Noting that candidate countries can participate in these efforts starting today, von der Leyen remarked, "We can learn from each other. Together, we can be stronger."
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