Inside Europe Inside Europe 25 September 2025
Sep 25, 2025
Join John Lawrenson, DW's Paris correspondent, for a humorous take on Macron's whirlwind visit to New York. Terry Schultz dives deep into NATO's response to drone threats and airspace violations, revealing the tense landscape in Eastern Europe. Dana Scherler shares firsthand accounts from Moldova, emphasizing the critical nature of upcoming elections amid fears of Russian influence. Meanwhile, Gaida Lorne uncovers allegations of Serbian training camps fueling unrest, hinting at broader implications for regional stability.
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Macron's Walk Through New York
- Emmanuel Macron walked 30 minutes through New York after his motorcade was blocked and spoke on his phone the whole time.
- Passers-by recognised him, asked for selfies, and one man kissed him on the forehead.
NATO's New Threshold For Drone Incursions
- NATO shot down Russian drones over Poland, marking a clear shift to collective alliance action in air policing.
- That response risks escalation but signals NATO will not tolerate repeated incursions into member airspace.
Long Airspace Violations Are Deliberate Signals
- Russian jets lingered 10–12 minutes in Estonian airspace armed with missiles, not mere transgressions.
- Estonia's Article 4 NATO meeting and UN complaint show this incident raised real fears of deliberate provocation.