Two years on from the European Parliament elections, in which the populist rightwing failed to deliver the earthquake some predicted, the parliament will likely soon become the home of a new Frankenstein far-right alliance of illiberal populists.
A "super group" as first envisaged by Steve Bannon, and a dream now pursued by Viktor Orbán, seems unlikely.
Even for some on the far-right, Orban and Marine Le Pen are too toxic, especially for those hoping to form national governing co...
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Sophie In 't Veld is a Dutch MEP from the Democrats 66 party, of the Renew Europe liberal group.