The ECR Group strongly condemns the Russian drone attack that struck a residential building in Romania during the night, injuring civilians and causing significant damage.

There can be no justification for attacks that endanger innocent civilians and reach the territory of an EU Member State and NATO ally. Romanian families should not have to live under the threat of Russian drones falling on their homes and neighbourhoods.

Our thoughts are with those injured and all those affected by this attack. We stand in solidarity with the people of Romania and recognise the efforts of the emergency services that responded to the incident.

Europe must remain vigilant, strengthen the protection of its eastern borders and ensure that those responsible for such acts are held accountable. At a time when Romania is facing political uncertainty and institutional deadlock, the security of its citizens and the defence of its sovereignty must be the top priority.

The ECR Group stands firmly with the Romanian people and with all Europeans who value freedom, sovereignty and security.