Europe races to make it harder for Trump to rattle NATO – POLITICO
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson warned against inserting a “European preference” into EU defense procurement rules. “My responsibility,…
NATO allies downplay US troop withdrawals – POLITICO
Despite that, European countries still count on the U.S. to provide the ultimate guarantee of their security. “The…
Hungarian PM Magyar looks to revive — and expand — Visegrad group – POLITICO
Magyar defeated Orbán in April’s election and notably chose Warsaw as the destination for his first international trip…
Romania shoots down Ukrainian drone flying over Estonia – POLITICO
Tuesday’s drone entered Estonian airspace at noon local time, the Estonian Defense Forces wrote on X. Soon after,…
Romanians stabbed Iranian journalist in London at behest of Tehran, UK court told
LONDON (Reuters) — A team of Romanian men, acting as proxies for the Iranian government, carried out a…
Israeli deputy PM Levin to address Romanian parliament ahead of Solidarity Day
BUCHAREST — Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin is set to address a joint session…
Latvian defense minister resigns amid leadership turnover on NATO’s eastern flank – POLITICO
Two stray Ukrainian drones flew over the Russian border last Thursday and crashed on Latvian soil, one of…
Romania’s prime minister toppled in no-confidence motion
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s pro-European coalition collapsed Tuesday after lawmakers voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, less…
Romanian socialists and far right topple government – POLITICO
The move came as a surprise to the Socialists & Democrats group in the European Parliament, to which…
How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro – POLITICO
If Bolojan loses the vote he will be out as prime minister. Independent centrist President Nicușor Dan will…
Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal – POLITICO
The move exposes a gap between political red lines in Brussels and messy national realities, where the far…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…