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The group break up means losing money access and the right to speaking time in the parliament (Photo: Europeam Parliament)

MEPs welcome fall of far-right group

MEPs from mainstream political groups in the European Parliament have welcomed the breaking up of the House's far-right faction, which fell apart over a dispute linked to recent immigration tensions in Italy.

The break-up of the Identity, Tradition Sovereignty group was formally announced – to some applause - in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday (14 November) after five Romanian MEPs abandoned the faction.

The exodus of the 'Greater Romania' politicians meant that...

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The group break up means losing money access and the right to speaking time in the parliament (Photo: Europeam Parliament)

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