In the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, far-right leader George Simion is campaigning to replace President Klaus Iohannis, a liberal and staunch Ukraine ally. The election is being held amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
PM Marcel Ciolacu leads first round of Romanian presidential vote, show exit polls
Lithuania plans new combat drones for NATO eastern flank defence unit
Iris East
New combat drones will be deployed by the Lithuania Brigade, comprising approximately 5,000 soldiers, as part of efforts to bolster NATO’s eastern flank defence until
European Parliament pushes for bigger EU budget, boost to defence fund
Dania Hirch
EUMorning BRIEFING
This morning, EU leaders prepare strategies for economic resilience<br as member states address climate goals and energy security challenges.