Identity and Democracy
| Identity and Democracy | |
|---|---|
| European Parliament group | |
| File:Identity and democracy logo.png | |
| Name | Identity and Democracy |
| English abbr. | ID |
| Formal name | Identity and Democracy Group |
| Political position | Right-wing[1] to far-right[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] |
| European parties | Identity and Democracy Party |
| From | 13 June 2019 |
| Preceded by | Europe of Nations and Freedom |
| Chaired by | Marco Zanni |
| MEP(s) | 73 / 751 |
Identity and Democracy (Template:Lang-fr, ID) is a far-right[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] political group in the European Parliament launched on 13 June 2019 for the Ninth European Parliament term. It is the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom group formed during the eighth term.
History
On 12 June 2019, it was announced that the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) group would be named "Identity and Democracy" (ID), and include Italy's Northern League (LN), the French National Rally (RN) and Alternative for Germany as member parties.[9] The Finns Party is also a member of the group.[10] LN MEP Marco Zanni was announced as the new group's chairman.[11] The group, composed of 73 MEPs, was launched in Brussels by RN leader Marine Le Pen on 13 June 2019.[4][8]
The Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) failed to secure any seats at the election; however, it would have gained one in the post-Brexit apportionment of seats. Party leader Geert Wilders has stated his intention, once Brexit happens, to align the PVV with ID, provided that the post-Brexit apportionment is confirmed by the European Council.[12][13]
Member parties
The following parties have members in the ID group in the European Parliament:
Leadership
- Chairman: Marco Zanni
See also
References
- ^ https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-elections-2019/news/new-european-parliament-starts-solving-its-power-sharing-puzzle/
- ^ a b Rankin, Jennifer (13 June 2019). "MEPs create biggest far-right group in European parliament". The Guardian.
- ^ a b "Far-right parties form new group in European Parliament". Deutsche Welle. 14 June 2019.
- ^ a b c "France's Le Pen unveils new far-right European Parliament group". Reuters. 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b "New European far-right coalition named Identity and Democracy". Euronews. 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b Stearns, Jonathan (13 June 2019). "Far-Right Faction in EU Parliament Is Recreated as Bigger Force". Bloomberg.
- ^ a b "Far-right group in EU parliament doubles in strength". France 24. 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b c Cook, Lorne (13 June 2019). "Europe's populists rebrand but policies remain the same". Associated Press.
- ^ Weise, Zia (12 June 2019). "Salvini alliance to be named Identity and Democracy". Politico.
- ^ Nikolaj Nielsen (13 June 2019). "New 'ID' far-right EU parliament group falls short". EUobserver. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Alfie Tobutt (13 June 2019). "Marine Le Pen to unveil new far-right alliance in European Parliament". Euronews. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-elections-2019/news/post-brexit-parliament-winners-and-losers/
- ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/european-elections-far-right-salvini-le-pen-wilders-italy-a8920326.html
- ^ "Extrema direita une forças para eleições europeias". Terra. 25 April 2019.