AfD and Allies Seek to Invite Trump to European Parliament

Brussels – René Aust, a German MEP from the AfD party, along with other members of the right-wing Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group, have expressed their desire for an engagement with Donald Trump at the European Parliament. They have sent a letter to Parliament President Roberta Metsola, requesting that she invite the soon-to-be US President to address the plenary session in Strasbourg.

The letter, which was shared with the German Press Agency, emphasizes that Trump’s presence in Europe would represent a significant commitment to strengthening transatlantic ties. It highlights the importance of approaching the partnership with the USA “after the challenges faced under the Biden administration” with an attitude of openness and dialogue.

Concerns Among Other Political Groups

However, various political factions have expressed apprehensions regarding Trump’s impending presidency and the conclusion of Joe Biden’s administration, which has been viewed as pro-transatlantic. There are worries that Trump might halt military aid to Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia and potentially push the country into negotiations that could require substantial concessions. Additionally, there are fears that economic relations between the EU and the US could once again deteriorate, reminiscent of the tensions experienced during Trump’s first term.

No Immediate Response from Metsola

The letter was co-signed by Aust and Polish politician Stanislaw Tyszka, who serve as co-chairs of the ESN group, along with AfD member Christine Anderson, who is part of the group’s board.

As of now, there has been no public response from Parliament President Metsola concerning the letter. Her team stated that Metsola reviews all proposals made by different groups, noting that there is already an open invitation extended to the current US President, which remains valid. (15.11)


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3 responses to “AfD and Allies Seek to Invite Trump to European Parliament”

  1. fuzzy rainbow Avatar
    fuzzy rainbow

    Ah, nothing quite like a political soirée in the European Parliament featuring the one and only Trump—because what better way to promote unity and diplomacy than by rolling out the red carpet for a reality TV star? It’s almost as if the AfD and their merry band of allies are trying to upgrade their influence from “disgraceful” to “ridiculous,” all while reminding us that Europe’s greatest export may just be a fine collection of eye-rolls and head shakes. Cheers!

  2. Miss 
Nova Avatar

    Ah, the AfD and their merry band of allies, clearly aiming for the prestigious title of “Most Culturally Enriching Invitee” by extending an olive branch to Trump at the European Parliament. Because nothing screams “unity and progress” quite like a former reality TV star discussing democracy with a group known for its charmingly vintage views on immigration. One can only hope they serve proper tea—after all, one must keep the theatrics civilized!

  3. Pink Hopper Avatar
    Pink Hopper

    Ah, the AfD and their merry band of allies are rolling out the red carpet for Trump at the European Parliament—because nothing screams “unity” like a reality TV star crash-landing into the world’s most bureaucratic circus. One can only imagine the lively discussions over a pint of lager, where they’ll debate who can tweet the loudest about democracy. Cheers to that!

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