The formation of a genuine centre-right multinational group in the European Parliament is long overdue. So is the need for the clear expression of the views held by millions of European Union citizens who profoundly disagree with the federalists and their vocal left-wing. Our political opponents should also be aware that their activities in the European Parliament in recent months has been the trigger in setting up the ITS group.[...] Furthermore, the other groups will no longer be able to ignore us.
The ITS group is founded on the following principles:
- Recognition of national interests, sovereignties, identities and differences.
- Commitment to Christian values, heritage, culture and the traditions of European civilisation.
- Commitment to the traditional family as the natural unit within society.
- Commitment to the freedoms and rights inherited by all.
- Commitment to the rule of law. Opposition to a unitary, bureaucratic, European superstate.
- Commitment to direct accountability of governments to the people and the transparent management of public funds.
I think John Lichfield's reponse in the Independent, hits the nail on the head: "Because they are xenophobes, because they hate one another, the various far-right movements in Europe can never truly form a common cause. The creation of a far-right group in the European Parliament is a contradiction in terms – but also a profoundly disquieting sign of the times..."
I suppose it would be a bit double standards-y of me to say giving them attention only encourages them.
A lof of dejected socialist faces in the hemicycle this week. Cheer up Schultz, they'll eat themselves eventually. And wouldnt that be far more satisfying to watch than stamping on them with all the might of the PSE/EPP alliance straight away.
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