The Observer has learned from a source close to the process that Patriots for Europe, the new European political family created by Viktor Orbán, will have a vice-president from Cega. The party confirmed on Monday afternoon that Antonio Tanga Correa had been elected to the post.
In a statement, Ambassador Tangier Correa highlighted “the feeling that led to the creation of this group, which is related to the alienation and growth of a Central European state that turns its back on the reality of the nations and societies that make it up. Our European homeland, which we do not want to lose.”
In recent days, the new political family has been in continuous talks to choose the names that will lead the group. The Observer reported at the end of the morning that Jordan Bardella, the leader of the National Union, had been nominated and was about to become the new president of this group, which was officially confirmed an hour later. Bardella was elected at the founding meeting, and since he was not present, it was Jean-Paul Jarraud, from the National Union, who spoke on behalf of the newly elected leader.
“Patriots for Europe represent the hope of tens of millions of citizens of European countries who value their identity, sovereignty and freedom. As patriotic forces, we will work together to restore our institutions and reorient policies to serve our countries and our people,” Bardella said in a statement.
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Ever since Viktor Orbán announced the formation of a new political family, there has been talk of Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party joining the Patriots for Europe, with this announcement constantly being postponed due to the French legislative elections, the second round of which ended in a defeat for Le Pen.
In the talks, the French party was not only in the front row, but would also occupy the most important position in the political family, considering the weight of Le Pen. This decision should put an end to the Identity and Democracy movement, considering that the main far-right and far-right parties are aligning themselves with this group, with the aim of creating a stronger family. There is still the possibility that Meloni will leave the ECR and join this group.
Matteo Salvini’s Italian League and Spain’s Vox will also join this European family. Vox will have the right to hold one of the six vice-president positions, according to the Spanish newspaper. IndependenceThe position will be filled by Hermann Tertsch.
This European family will include 30 MEPs from the National Union, eight from the Italian League, 11 from Viktor Orban’s Hungarian party, six Austrian MEPs from the Austrian Freedom Party, six from the Dutch Freedom Party and six from Vox. The Spanish newspaper reported that the European Parliament will also include three MEPs from the Belgian Vlaams Belang, two from Chega and one from the Danish People’s Party. Independence.
(Updated at 5:14 p.m. with a statement on Tangier Korea’s Vice President position)
