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Swedish MEPs WhatsApp Group with EPP Staff Sparks Tension: A Shift in Conservative Alliances

A Swedish member of the European Parliament from the Sweden Democrats started a WhatsApp group with staff from the European Peoples Party, the largest group in Parliament, to coordinate on stricter migration rules. This move ahead of a key vote has sparked tension within conservative circles, as the Peoples Party has increasingly voted alongside right-wing and far-right factions, breaking the old informal agreement among centrists to exclude extremists from major decisions. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Peoples Party, strongly objected and warned the partys leader to put a stop to it or face consequences. The Swedish lawmaker involved defended the chats, saying they helped secure tools like external processing hubs, longer detention periods, and tougher return measures. Tensions like this highlight shifting alliances in Europe, as seen last November when these groups teamed up to ease green reporting rules for businesses, paving the way for more joint efforts on big issues.

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