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The Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European Parliament has expelled the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party following scandals involving AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah, including allegations of espionage and controversial comments about the Nazi era. This move, influenced by pressure from other right-wing parties like France's National Rally, could have significant financial repercussions for the AfD.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been expelled from the pan-European Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament following a series of scandals, including controversial comments by AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah and allegations of connections to China and Russia. This expulsion comes just weeks before the European elections, significantly impacting the party's standing and alliances within the far-right political spectrum.
Europe's far-right leaders kicked off their EU-wide election campaign at a rally in Florence, Italy, hosted by the hardline Identity and Democracy (ID) group. Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy's right-wing Lega party, called for a Europe without socialists and aimed to make ID the third-largest group in the European Parliament. The speakers criticized the EU's Green Deal, illegal migration, and political correctness, but were divided on the war in Ukraine. The rally was met with left-wing protests, and tensions arose between rival nationalist groups.