EC Midday 23/10/2026
Exterior views of the European Commission Berlaymont building
ANNOUNCEMENT - President’s agenda for next week
ANNOUNCEMENT - Crash of an Operation Althea Italian CH-47 Chinook
ANNOUNCEMENT - PreparEU Advisory Group on European Disaster Preparedness
Recorded cutaways
ENERGY - Methane regulation: Q&A
ENERGY - Implementation report: Q&A
TRADE - Negotiations between German car companies and the US on tariffs: Q&A
DIGITAL POLICY / KIDS Act - Children safety online / Austria: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS - EU sanctions against Russia / US-Russia diesel deal : Q&A
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - EU-Canada relation: Q&A
FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Algeria / Niger: Q&A
TAXATION - Special taxes in Hungary: Q&A
PRESS FREEDOM - Novaya Gazeta: Q&A
WAR IN UKRAINE - Peace negotiations: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing of 30/10/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT - Crash of an Operation Althea Italian CH-47 Chinook
Show transcript
Yes.
Now I will invite Anouar to come up and join me.
With some very sad news regarding EUFOR Althea.
Anouar is going to explain this to us, and he's going to talk about this sad news.
Indeed last evening on the evening of the 29th of October, an Italian helicopter from our EU force in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
EUFOR Althea, which serves every day to support peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
crashed while conducting routine training.
As a result of this accident, EUFOR Althea suffered the loss of 4 personnel on board,
with another 11 injured, currently in a stable condition, and receiving medical treatment.
The European Union is deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the service of peace.
The High Representative yesterday has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the Italian ministers for Foreign Affairs and defense.
Europe stands in full solidarity with Italy in this difficult time.
Our thoughts and sentiments are with the family and the friends of all those who lost their lives in service in this tragic accident.
