Branko Grims has been excluded from the European People’s Party (EPP) parliamentary group following a vote that passed with 131 votes in favor and only seven against. The incident prompted a strong public reaction from Janez Janša, leader of the SDS party. In a lengthy post on social network X, Janša criticized the manner of the proceedings, stating, “When you’re a member of a club, you can’t speak like this, starting every sentence with the first person singular, and you ignore the rules that apply to everyone else.” Janša further asserted that he had previously intervened to prevent Grims’ exclusion on two occasions, though he was unsuccessful during the current attempt.
The exclusion comes amidst questions regarding the status of Grims within the broader political sphere and his remaining ties to the SDS. Background details indicate that Grims was part of the SDS delegation during their visit to the EPP, where sources reported that the EPP urged him to resign from his role as an MEP prior to the exclusion vote. The vote marks a significant development concerning Grims’ standing as a member of the EPP.
The reaction from the SDS leadership highlights internal political tensions and raises questions about the future political alignment of Grims. The details surrounding his departure from the EPP group continue to generate discussion regarding the internal dynamics of the political groups involved.
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