New Dutch Government Drives Wedge Through EU Liberals
The European Broadcasting Union excluded far-right politician Anders Vistisen from an EU election debate because his party does not support the Spitzenkandidat system. Meanwhile, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has shown willingness to work with hard-right factions, causing controversy. In addition, MEP Maximilian Krah is facing scrutiny for allegedly accessing sensitive documents, prompting calls for a parliamentary investigation.
The European Broadcasting Union has decided to exclude Anders Vistisen, a far-right politician, from the EU election debate due to the far-right's non-endorsement of the Spitzenkandidat system.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has sparked controversy by appearing willing to collaborate with hard-right factions, including offering an olive branch to Giorgia Meloni’s allies during a POLITICO election debate.
This inclusion of Europe’s hard right has fueled tensions within the EU liberal factions.
Furthermore, MEP Maximilian Krah has come under fire for allegedly accessing sensitive documents, leading to calls for a parliamentary investigation into potential spying and corruption within the EU Parliament.