European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Lithuania on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following a series of drone incursions that have raised security concerns in the Baltic region. The visit was announced by the European Commission on May 25, 2026.
According to Lithuanian officials, recent drone activity has included unauthorized flights near critical infrastructure and populated areas, prompting authorities to advise citizens to seek shelter in basements and bomb shelters. The incursions have been attributed to unidentified sources, with some reports suggesting they may originate from Belarus or Russia.
Von der Leyen is expected to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and other senior officials to discuss the situation and potential EU responses. The European Union has previously condemned such incursions as violations of airspace and has called for enhanced border security measures.
The visit underscores the EU's commitment to supporting member states facing hybrid threats, including drone warfare. The European Commission has not yet announced specific new measures, but discussions are likely to focus on air defense coordination and intelligence sharing.
