WorldPublished: 16 June 2026 at 12:21
Three developments in the European Parliament: trade, far-right, and Socialist defector
In the European Parliament, key events include trade negotiator Bernd Lange delaying a transatlantic deal, Marieke Ehlers aiding the far-right's move to the mainstream, and Socialists demanding Pina Picierno resign as vice president.
Bernd Lange, the secret EU trade negotiator, delayed a transatlantic trade deal for months, frustrating both Washington and Brussels. While he didn't get everything he wanted, he says he got what Europe needed.
Meanwhile, Marieke Ehlers has been at the forefront of the Patriots for Europe's move closer to the mainstream.
Separately, Socialists demand that Pina Picierno, who defected from the group after disagreements with leadership, surrender her European Parliament vice presidency.
