This week, Caroline De Camaret, a French official, met with Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner responsible for Equality, State Preparedness, and Crisis Management. The discussion centered on the lessons learned from an unusually intense summer marked by widespread wildfires across Europe. These fires, which affected multiple countries, highlighted the growing challenges posed by climate change and the need for improved emergency response strategies. The meeting also addressed the issue of hybrid threats—these are complex security risks that combine elements of traditional warfare, cyber attacks, disinformation, and other tactics aimed at destabilizing societies. The officials discussed how such threats are becoming more prevalent and how they can undermine the stability of European nations. In addition to these concerns, the conversation focused on the importance of defending the European project. This refers to the shared political, economic, and social goals of the European Union, including peace, cooperation, and mutual prosperity. The officials emphasized the need to counter the rise of extreme political movements that challenge these values and the unity of Europe. The meeting underscored the importance of solidarity and preparedness in the face of both natural and human-made crises. It also highlighted the role of the European Union in promoting resilience and protecting the democratic foundations of its member states.