Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.
The European People's Party (EPP) has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone that highlights its historical significance in European politics.
However, reports indicate that party leader Manfred Weber has been engaging with far-right factions, which could have implications for the EPP's traditional centrist positioning.
This shift raises concerns about the effectiveness of the established firewall designed to maintain the party's ideological boundaries and its potential impact on party cohesion and voter perception.