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EU Centrists Urged to Shift Right Amid Populism

1/15/2026

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  • Manfred Weber of the European People's Party says EU centrists must shift right to address new realities.
  • He stresses collaboration with allies such as the Socialists and Liberals, noting anger over EPP votes with far-right parties.
  • Weber argues these votes reflect mainstream views and are needed to combat populism.
  • The European Parliament postponed a U.S. trade deal amid tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland threats, with lawmakers divided.