Austria’s Kickl brings Europe’s anti-populist firewall crashing down – POLITICO

Manfred Weber of the EPP stated they wouldn’t work with groups not pro-Europe, pro-Ukraine, or pro-rule of law. While Meloni has moderated her anti-EU stance, Orbán and Fico still align with Putin and criticize Ukraine. Kickl is seen as a strict ideologue who may be harder to manage. The rise of right-wing populists at the European Council could impact EU policies, with a focus on nationalist positions and an EU à la carte approach. Raffaele Fitto, a member of the ECR and ally of Meloni, became a Commission vice president despite opposition from The Left and the Greens.

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