The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has invited US President-elect Donald Trump to address the European Parliament, in a letter obtained by the German news agency (dpa).
Such a speech by Trump would show a “strong commitment to breathe new life” into the EU-US relationship, the letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metzola, dated November 12, said.
The AfD, together with other far-right parties, form the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group in the European Parliament.
The letter was signed by René Aust, AfD German MEP, and Polish MEP Stanisław Tiska, as ESN co-chairs. The letter was also signed by AfD MEP Christine Anderson, member of the ESN executive committee.
So far there has been no public reaction from the president of the European Parliament to the letter. Metsola’s team said it always considers all proposals from political groups in the European Parliament.
Metzola’s team also pointed out that there is already an open invitation to current US President Joe Biden.
In other political groups of the European Parliament, there is widespread concern about the election victory and the new term of Trump.
There are fears that the Trump administration could freeze military aid to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression and force the country to negotiate and agree to sweeping concessions to Russia.
Economic relations between the European Union and the United States could also deteriorate again with Trump’s first term in office.
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How do you believe a Trump presidency could influence the EU’s approach to climate policy, particularly in light of previous tensions over environmental regulations between the US and Europe?
[To the first guest, René Aust, AfD German MEP]
– How do you respond to the concerns raised by other political groups about the potential impact of a Trump address on the EU-US relationship, particularly in the context of ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine?
– How does the AfD see Trump’s potential role in resolving the long-standing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and what specific concessions do you believe should be made in this regard?
– Manypeople fear that a Trump presidency could lead to a decline in economic relations between Europe and the US. Can you explain your position on this issue and how you believe the AfD intends to promote positive economic cooperation between the two regions?
[To the second guest, Stanisław Tiska, Polish MEP]
– What role do you see for Europe in the broader geopolitical landscape with a Trump presidency, especially given his previous criticisms of NATO and other international organizations?
– How do you envision a Trump administration’s engagement with the European Parliament, and what specific policies would you like to see prioritized during such an address?
– Some have argued that inviting Trump to speak at the European Parliament may be premature or even inappropriate considering the ongoing investigations into his presidency. How do you respond to these concerns, and how do you plan to address the potential political fallout within the EU?
