European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to donate a pistol, which was gifted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to a military museum located in the Belgian capital following her visit to Brussels. According to statements made by European Commission Deputy Spokesperson Olof Gill, von der Leyen conveyed her gratitude to the Turkish leader for the firearm gift after the conclusion of the annual NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday. Gill confirmed the plans for the item, stating that the weapon would undergo secure transportation and storage.
Crucially, the President’s stated intention is to donate the firearm to a military museum after it has been properly deactivated. The process of deactivation is necessary to ensure that the weapon cannot discharge live ammunition, adhering to established safety protocols for museum exhibits. This planned donation marks the disposition of the gift received from Erdogan.
The commitment to donate the piece provides a defined endpoint for the item, moving it from a diplomatic gift to a historical artifact within a museum setting. The announcement details the logistical steps required—transport, deactivation, and final donation—confirming the transfer of the pistol to the Belgian military museum.
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