European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will visit Romania and Bulgaria on 9 and 10 November, the Commission said today. It said the trip follows a rise in hybrid threats in the Black Sea region.
Brussels plans extra support for the security of both countries.
The Commission says hybrid threats, attacks and interference have risen alarmingly across the EU this year. Bulgaria, Romania and the Black Sea coast account for half of the cases.
The Commission described the visit as a show of solidarity with both countries. Von der Leyen will say the EU is determined to see free shipping in the Black Sea restored and preserved.
Talks will cover better military monitoring, more investment in defence and a greater ability to respond to crises.