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The election of liberal Nathalie Loiseau as chair, along with her vice-chairs, to the new European Democracy Shield committee sparked criticism from far-right and independent lawmakers, who condemned a “backroom deal” appointment.

Amnesty International, Seebrücke and other organisations called for the rally under the slogan “Firewall instead of arson”.

The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) has questioned the use of public funds for campaigns they say run against the EU’s own interests. The Commission says it’s fixed the sorun, but some see it as part of a wider attack on environmental campaigners.

Slovakia’s Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country’s largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU.

‘If there is an option to build a coalition with EPP and with the Patriots of Europe we can do so,’ former Polish Prime Minister told journalists.

As the father of European far-right politics passes away, Euronews looks back at his most shocking moments during his time as a Member of the European Parliament.