“On a totally selfish personal note, I’d be delighted to be able to continue the good cooperation we’ve established with Sébastien Lecornu, there’s a lot to do. Defense policy has never been so important,” Pistorius told reporters when asked whether he was worried about the impact of a National Rally victory in the two-round election on June 30 and July 7.

The decision of French voters “will have an impact throughout Europe,” added Kosiniak-Kamysz. He underlined the need for continued support to Ukraine — a key policy for Warsaw but one thrown into doubt by the past pro-Moscow…