Political gatherings or meetings. Groups of people with similar interests or goals. Events organized for socializing and discussing various topics. - Le Pen considers collaborating with Meloni.
With European elections fast approaching, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen of the Rassemblement National (RN) is discussing the possibility of teaming up with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Speaking during an election campaign event in northern France, Le Pen spoke to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, saying "Now is the time to unite."
She added, "We could become the second largest group in the European Parliament if we achieve this, which is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed."
Whether Meloni would be open to this idea was not explicitly stated, but Le Pen did comment on their shared views. "We agree on many issues. It would be really helpful to cooperate," said Le Pen in response to a question about her stance towards the Italian leader.
Currently, their respective parties are part of separate groups in the European Parliament. RN is part of the right-wing ID (Identity and Democracy) group, while Meloni's ultra-right Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) is part of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR).
Recently, a rift emerged within the ID group when the German AfD's EU lead candidate, Maximilian Krah, made controversial comments about the SS. Le Pen's RN was instrumental in initiating the expulsion of the AfD from the ID group after these remarks. Such maneuvers may suggest Le Pen's intention to reconcile with Meloni and her Fratelli as she seeks to forge new alliances following the split in the ID group.
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Source: www.stern.de
