epa13060828 The flag of Benin flies in front of the European Commission to announce the visit of President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Brussels, Belgium, 24 June 2026. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

epa13060827 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) receives President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Brussels, Belgium, 24 June 2026. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

epa13060824 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) receives President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Brussels, Belgium, 24 June 2026. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

epa13060825 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends to welcome President of Benin Romuald Wadagni (not seen) in Brussels, Belgium, 24 June 2026. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

epa13060826 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) receives President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Brussels, Belgium, 24 June 2026. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS