As could be expected, the Patriots for Europe motion was voted down today, reflecting the unwillingness of the mainstream forces to acknowledge the failure of the policies they support.
While the long shadow of ‘Pfizergate’ also looms over the European Commission president, Patriots for Europe remind of the mismanaged Mercosur deal as the vote of no-confidence date draws closer.
Their vote against the lifting of the immunity of Péter Magyar confirms that leftist parties and the EPP hold right-wing politicians to a different standard.
Without the support of the 190 lawmakers from the European People’s Party, Ilaria Salis could face trial—but with a secret vote, the outcome remains uncertain.
