Leading MEP Backs Calls for an EU Army After Biden’s Afghanistan Blunder
A leading MEP has called for Brussels to speed up in efforts to craft a fully-fledged EU Army in order to rely less on the United States.
Manfred Weber
Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict
Fidesz, the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has left the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament after the group voted to allow members to strip the privileges of other members in a 2/3 vote.
Eurocrats Hail Departure of Dominic Cummings as Potential ‘U-Turn’ in Brexit Talks
European Union politicians praised the departure of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief advisor Dominic Cummings, claiming that the move signifies a “U-turn” in the ongoing Brexit negotiations.
German EU President Hopeful Urges UK Not to Take Part in Euro Elections
BERLIN (AP) — The German centre-right candidate hoping to become the next head of the European Union’s executive branch is urging Britain not to take part in the European Parliament elections in May.
Top EU Conservative Demands Brussels Cut off Money to Eurosceptics
The leading candidate for the European People’s Party (EPP) Manfred Weber has demanded the European Union stop giving money to populist eurosceptic parties, arguing many want to destroy the political bloc.
Hungary Stands Firm in Face of Criticism By European Parties
The party of Hungary’s prime minister says it “cannot yield” to conditions set for it to remain in the main center-right group in the European Parliament.
EU Prez Candidate: ‘EU Should Have Interfered During Brexit Campaign’
Merkel ally and candidate for president of the European Commission Manfred Weber has said that the EU should have “interfered” during the Brexit campaign.
Italy’s Salvini Counters Euro Establishment ‘Warnings’ to New Populist Government
European establishment politicians have issues “warnings” to Italy’s populist leaders to maintain the status quo in relations with the European Union (EU), provoking an invitation from the League’s Matteo Salvini to mind their own business.
