EU Parliament shields Slovenian lawmaker, Kasparov warns of Baltic incursion, Le Pen’s bid dashes EU hopes
The right-wing bloc in the European Parliament blocked lifting Matej Tonin’s immunity; Garry Kasparov warns Putin’s next move could be a Baltic incursion; Le Pen’s presidential bid dashes EU hopes for a Meloni-like successor; EP investigates alleged improper spending by Jordan Bardella’s Patriots group.
Right-wing bloc shields Slovenian MEP
In the European Parliament, the center-right united with the right and far-right to block a recommendation to lift Slovenian lawmaker Matej Tonin’s immunity. The move occurred 13 hours ago.
Kasparov warns of Baltic incursion
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov warns that Putin’s next move will be an incursion into the Baltic states. He says Ukraine sees its deep strikes as leverage for talks, but pressure will push Moscow toward a new test of the West.
Le Pen’s bid dashes EU hopes
Marine Le Pen’s French presidential bid has dashed EU hopes for a Meloni-like successor. Brussels insiders had quietly viewed Jordan Bardella as the less disruptive of the far-right National Rally’s two leading figures.
EU investigates Bardella’s Patriots group
The European Parliament is investigating alleged improper spending by Jordan Bardella’s Patriots group. Legal headaches for Le Pen’s party are only beginning.
