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"We are avoiding the word coalition," said the EPP's Huebner (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

Main EP groups debate closer co-operation, isolating far-right

The European Parliament's two biggest groups are locked in talks about how to work more closely together in the new legislature - including setting up "structures" for co-operation.

While the centre-right (EPP) and centre-left (S&D) have often formed a loose coalition in the past, the incoming parliament – where neither parties on the left or the right side of the house can muster a majority – makes it a necessity.

"There is no other option but to work closely together," said Pol...

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"We are avoiding the word coalition," said the EPP's Huebner (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

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