On 25 May 2023, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, went in Italy following the devastating floods that hit the country.

In May 2023, a series of floods hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, causing many victims. The first floods occurred between 2 and 3 May, followed by more serious floods on 16 and 17 May. Heavy rainfalls in the Italian region caused the overflow of twenty-three rivers. In some areas, almost half the annual average of rain fell in only 36 hours. Moreover, many landslides occurred in the area.

On this occasion, Ursula von der Leyen, met with Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, and visited the flooded area.

This video shows the visit of Ursula von der Leyen in Cesena, where she met with volunteers, assistance and citizens.