Political Tension in the European Parliament: Claims of EVP Cooperation with AfD Cause a Major Stir
Turmoil in the European Parliament: EVP's AfD - Allegations that the European People's Party (EVP) cooperated with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on a legislative proposal have led to a serious political crisis in the European Parliament. Internal correspondence and meetings held are cited as proof of this cooperation.
According to reports in the German media, the EVP's collaboration with the AfD has generated widespread repercussions in European political circles. Renowned media outlets such as "BILD", "tagesschau.de", and "WELT" have paid particular attention to this issue.
For many years, a policy known as the "firewall" existed in the European Parliament to avoid cooperation with right-wing populist and far-right parties. However, the cooperation of the EVP, one of Europe's largest political groups, with the AfD, is regarded as a step contrary to this fundamental principle.
Representatives of other political parties, including the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have sharply condemned these allegations. They demand full transparency from the EVP leadership, especially from Manfred Weber, and call for an urgent investigation into the situation.
These cooperation allegations carry greater significance against the backdrop of the rise of right-wing forces ahead of the 2024 European Parliament elections. Political analysts predict that this event could lead to the formation of new alliances or the weakening of existing coalitions in European politics.