At #SOTEU we honoured two powerful stories of courage.
馃嚭馃嚘 Sasha was only 11 when he was abducted by Russia after bombs tore through his neighbourhood in Mariupol.
With the strength of his grandmother, Liudmyla, he found his way back home.
馃敟Lieutenant Paisios led a team of twenty Greek rangers who answered Spain鈥檚 call for help against devastating wildfires in Asturias.
They battled day and night, and saved the village of Genestoso.
This is Europe: solidarity, courage, and unity.
Lieutenant Nikolaos Paisios, Greek firefighter, standing in the European Parliament as members applaud him during the State of the Union 2025.
Sasha and his grandmother Liudmyla standing in the European Parliament, receiving applause during the State of the Union 2025.
