Shifts and Realignments in European Politics: The AfD’s Exit from ID and Hungary’s New Parliamentary Group

The German far-right party, AfD, has announced its decision to leave the Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European Parliament. This move was anticipated as ID had already distanced itself from the AfD before the European elections in June due to controversial statements made by AfD candidate Maximilian Krah about the Nazi SS. Despite excluding Krah, the party remained a member of Identity and Democracy, which consists of right-wing populist and nationalist parties.

This development comes as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announces plans to form a new European parliamentary group with Austria’s far-right party (FPÖ) and the centrist movement of former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO). This news suggests that there are shifts and realignments taking place within European politics as groups continue to form and reshape.

The departure of the AfD from ID could have ripple effects on future collaborations and partnerships among right-wing parties in Europe. As other groups continue to emerge, alliances may shift, potentially leading to changes in dynamics within the EU political arena. It remains to be seen how these changes will unfold in the coming months and years.