Europe live: French far-right candidate assaulted on campaign trail
Briefly

Nicolas Schmit, the European Commissioner and former lead candidate, highlighted the imperative for French political parties to disassociate themselves from being left-wing and anti-Semitic or racist, specifically calling out France Unbowed (LFI) to address any uncertainties in this regard.
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced the departure of his ANO party from the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, citing differences on critical issues like illegal migration, internal combustion engines, and the European Green Deal, leading to concerns about the group's cohesion.
Valerie Hayer, the president of Renew Europe, described ANO's exit from the group as a long-overdue divorce, criticizing the party's populist direction as conflicting with their values and identity, expressing deep concern over their divergence from liberal principles.
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