What Cordon Sanitaire? Leaked Chats Reveal EPP-AfD Co-Ordination on Migration Policy

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Has the EPP, under CSU politician Manfred Weber, torn down the wall of fire to the AfD in the European Parliament? FOCUS online reconstructs the so far known course of events.

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According to the news agency dpa, the group of CDU and CSU in the European Parliament cooperates much more closely with the AfD and other right-wing parties than previously known.

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In the internal committee of the EU Parliament, the Christian Democrats have voted with the right-wing radicals, and the AfD. Group leader Weber is now under pressure.

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Enlightenment on the cooperation of EPP MEPs with European rights was demanded by Member of the Bundestag Thomas Röwekamp. Criticism comes from others as well.

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The Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats has exchanged views with the three right-wing groups, including the AfD, on amendments to a draft law. Manfred Weber's authority is scratched.