Identity and Democracy
| Identity and Democracy | |
|---|---|
| European Parliament group | |
| File:Identity and democracy logo.png | |
| Name | Identity and Democracy |
| English abbr. | ID |
| Formal name | Identity and Democracy Group |
| Ideology | Nationalism[1] Euroscepticism[1] Anti-immigration[1] Right-wing populism[2] Factions: Identitarianism[3] Anti-Islam |
| Political position | Right-wing[4][5][6] to far-right[7][8][9] |
| European parties | Identity and Democracy Party |
| From | 13 June 2019 |
| Preceded by | Europe of Nations and Freedom |
| Chaired by | Marco Zanni |
| MEP(s) | 76 / 705 |
| Website | identityanddemocracy |
Identity and Democracy (French: Identité et démocratie, ID) is a far-right[7][8][9] political group of the European Parliament launched on 13 June 2019 for the Ninth European Parliament term. It is composed of nationalist, populist and eurosceptic national parties from ten European nations. It is the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom group formed during the eighth term.
History
On 12 June 2019, it was announced that the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) group would be named "Identity and Democracy" (ID), and include Italy's Lega per Salvini Premier (LSP), the French National Rally (RN) and Alternative for Germany as member parties.[10] The Finns Party is also a member of the group.[11] LN MEP Marco Zanni was announced as the new group's chairman.[12] The group, composed of 73 MEPs, was launched in Brussels by RN leader Marine Le Pen on 13 June 2019.[9][8]
The Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) failed to secure any seats at the election; however, it gained one in the post-Brexit apportionment of seats. Party leader Geert Wilders has stated his intention, once Brexit happens, to align the PVV with ID, provided that the post-Brexit apportionment is confirmed by the European Council.[13][14]
Ideology
The group broadly lists its core priorities as creating jobs and growth, increasing security, stopping illegal immigration and fighting EU bureaucracy.[15] Political commentators have variously described Identity and Democracy as nationalist, right-wing populist and eurosceptic, although the group emphasises itself as sovereigntist as opposed to "anti-European."[2]
Member parties
The following parties have members in the ID group in the European Parliament:
Leadership
- Chairman: Marco Zanni
References
- ^ a b c "Nationalism in the EU has a new name: 'Identity and Democracy'". Euronews. 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Identity and Democracy Group: United on the Outside, Divided on the Inside? – Le portail de référence pour l'espace de liberté, sécurité et justice". 28 June 2019.
- ^ "Far-right Generation Identity leaders jailed for Alpine stunt". Al Jazeera. 30 August 2019.
The far-right grouping in the newly elected European Parliament has taken the name Identity and Democracy, in a sign of the growing influence of "identitarian" supremacist politics.
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- ^ "The European Parliament after Brexit" (PDF). Clifford Chance. 1 January 2020. p. 1.
- ^ "Germany's Altmaier encourages MEPs to be more realistic". Euractiv. 16 July 2020.
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- Rankin, Jennifer (13 June 2019). "MEPs create biggest far-right group in European parliament". The Guardian.
- "Far-right parties form new group in European Parliament". Deutsche Welle. 14 June 2019.
- "New European far-right coalition named Identity and Democracy". Euronews. 13 June 2019.
- Stearns, Jonathan (13 June 2019). "Far-Right Faction in EU Parliament Is Recreated as Bigger Force". Bloomberg.
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- "Parliament groups vow to stop far-right MEPs chairing committees". Politico. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Cook, Lorne (13 June 2019). "Europe's populists rebrand but policies remain the same". Associated Press.
- ^ a b c "France's Le Pen unveils new far-right European Parliament group". Reuters. 13 June 2019.
- ^ Weise, Zia (12 June 2019). "Salvini alliance to be named Identity and Democracy". Politico.
- ^ Nikolaj Nielsen (13 June 2019). "New 'ID' far-right EU parliament group falls short". EUobserver. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Alfie Tobutt (13 June 2019). "Marine Le Pen to unveil new far-right alliance in European Parliament". Euronews. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Morgan, Sam (31 May 2019). "Post-Brexit Parliament: Winners and losers". Euractive.
- ^ "Europe's far-right politicians join forces to fight for more power". The Independent. 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Parliament group priorities: Identity and Democracy". europarl (Press release). 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Extrema direita une forças para eleições europeias". Terra. 25 April 2019.