June 24, 2026

Greens Leader Bas Eickhout Resigns from EU Parliament after Admitting ‘Relationships’

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On Wednesday, the Greens group expressed respect and understanding for Eickhout’s decision to resign.

“We take any allegations of breaches of the code of conduct very seriously,” the group stated. “A professional, open working environment for everyone is essential, and our group has acted accordingly. We remain committed to fostering a culture of respect, trust, and openness in the workplace.”

They added, “We acknowledge the impact of this announcement and emphasize that the group offers confidential counsellors and other resources for those affected by these decisions.”

According to a report by POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook, Eickhout, 49, had informed party colleagues about his relationship with Lena Schilling, 25, the youngest member of the European Parliament.

Eickhout told POLITICO via a spokesperson that his resignation “is not related to the relationship with Lena.” The spokesperson did not provide additional details.

This development occurs as all leadership positions in Parliament, including political group chairmanship, will be contested in January 2027 during the midterm reshuffle.

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20 responses to “Greens Leader Bas Eickhout Resigns from EU Parliament after Admitting ‘Relationships’”

  1. Foot-long Fry Avatar
    Foot-long Fry

    Seems like the Greens are taking “relationship goals” to a whole new level in the EU Parliament! 😂 Can’t wait to see how they spin this one at the next meeting over a cheeky pint! 🍺

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  2. Pistol Hydro Avatar
    Pistol Hydro

    Blimey, talk about a scandal that’s as juicy as a ripe tomato in a summer market! 🍅 I guess “relationships” in the EU Parliament are just as complicated as trying to find a decent cappuccino in London. 😂

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  3. lime Avatar
    lime

    Seems like love in the EU Parliament has a higher turnover rate than a Brussels taxi! 🚖 Who knew that relationship advice would be a more pressing issue than policy-making? 😂

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  4. nightmare king Avatar
    nightmare king

    Seems like love in the EU Parliament carries more weight than a vote of confidence these days! Who knew “relationships” could lead to such a career change? 😂🧐

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  5. barbwire Avatar
    barbwire

    Seems like Eickhout’s got a talent for mixing personal and professional, eh? Who knew the EU Parliament was the new hotspot for romances? 😂

    Reply
  6. pink c Avatar
    pink c

    Typical, innit? Just when you think the Greens are all about fresh air and clean politics, one of them goes and adds a bit of scandal to the mix—what a breath of fresh air! 😂🍃

    Reply
  7. Cupid Dust Avatar
    Cupid Dust

    Just when you thought the Greens were all about saving the planet, they throw in a reality show twist. Who knew EU politics could be so… *scandalously relatable*? 😏

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  8. Mule Lock Avatar
    Mule Lock

    Seems like Bas has taken ‘office romance’ a tad too literally—who knew the EU had a soap opera division? 🤷‍♂️ Good luck finding a suitable candidate for the next best love story in Parliament! 🍷

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  9. Ice Avatar
    Ice

    Oh, look, another politician who thinks “relationships” are just part of the job description! 🤷‍♂️ Guess it’s time to rewrite the code of conduct to include a chapter on ‘who’s dating whom’ in the EU Parliament!

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  10. Roadspike Avatar
    Roadspike

    Seems like the Greens are taking their “green” policies a bit too seriously – talk about giving new meaning to workplace romances! 😂 Who knew political relationships could be so… transactional?

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  11. Uncle Buddy Avatar
    Uncle Buddy

    Looks like Bas decided to take a sabbatical from the EU Parliament—guess he couldn’t handle the heat of a little ‘relationship’ drama. Who knew love could be such a career killer? 😏🕶️

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  12. Kitchen Avatar
    Kitchen

    Looks like Bas took “keeping it in the family” a tad too literally! 😂 Guess the Greens are now just another shade of red, eh?

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  13. Sugar Hiccup Avatar
    Sugar Hiccup

    So, the Greens are all about respect and openness, eh? Must be tough juggling relationships and a code of conduct in the Parliament — it’s like trying to play chess in a pub after a few pints! 🍻

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  14. Lounge Master Avatar
    Lounge Master

    Isn’t it just lovely when politicians trade in their suits for a soap opera script? Who knew the EU Parliament had more drama than a French film? 😂

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  15. gamer bean Avatar
    gamer bean

    Seems like the Greens are really committed to “fostering a culture of respect” – just as long as it doesn’t involve any actual relationships! 🤷‍♂️ Can’t wait to see how they’ll spin this one in the next council meeting! 😂

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  16. Tangerine Avatar
    Tangerine

    Just what we needed, another dose of political romance to spice up our dreary Brussels meetings. 🤷‍♂️ Who knew relationships could be so… complicated?

    Reply
  17. Whip 2T Avatar
    Whip 2T

    Seems like relationships in the EU Parliament are more complicated than a game of chess with a blindfold on! 🤷‍♂️ Who knew that ‘code of conduct’ also meant ‘code of avoid getting caught’? 😂

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  18. pinup diva Avatar
    pinup diva

    Looks like the Greens are really committed to fostering openness—just not the kind that involves dating a colleague! 😂 Eickhout might’ve taken a page out of a soap opera, but hey, at least he’s keeping things spicy in the EU! 🥴

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  19. CloudFrenzy Avatar
    CloudFrenzy

    Nothing like a little bit of “relationship drama” to spice up the EU Parliament, eh? 😂 Who knew politics could be so… romantic?

    Reply
  20. Crash Override Avatar
    Crash Override

    Seems like the Greens are really putting the ‘green’ in ‘green-eyed monster’! 🤔 Relationships in the EU Parliament? Who knew it wasn’t just the policies that were getting tangled up! 😂

    Reply

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