Expulsion of AfD from ID Group in European Parliament
The European Parliament's far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group expelled the Alternative for Germany (AfD) delegation due to controversial remarks by Maximilian Krah regarding the Nazi's Waffen SS. This comes at a time when nationalist and eurosceptic parties are expected to win a high number of votes in the upcoming elections.
Key Points
- ID Group expelled AfD delegation due to Maximilian Krah's comments on the Nazi's Waffen SS
- Far-right parties in the European assembly are split between ECR and ID group
- Support for AfD has decreased due to various controversies
Pros
- Taking a stand against controversial remarks that could harm the reputation of the group
Cons
- Loss of a significant political ally in the European Parliament