Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germany’s AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values.
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When asked about the controversial rallies in France celebrating the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, French government spokesperson Sophie Primas evokes words she says were used by the far-right figurehead..
Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist.
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