Identity and Democracy


Identity and Democracy is a far-right political group of the European Parliament launched on 13 June 2019 for the Ninth European Parliament term. It is composed of nationalist, populist and eurosceptic national parties from ten European nations. It is the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom group formed during the eighth term.

History

On 12 June 2019, it was announced that the successor to the Europe of Nations and Freedom group would be named "Identity and Democracy", and include Italy's Lega per Salvini Premier, the French National Rally and Alternative for Germany as member parties. The Finns Party is also a member of the group. LN MEP Marco Zanni was announced as the new group's chairman. The group, composed of 73 MEPs, was launched in Brussels by RN leader Marine Le Pen on 13 June 2019.
The Dutch Party for Freedom failed to secure any seats at the election; however, it gained one in the post-Brexit apportionment of seats. Party leader Geert Wilders has stated his intention, once Brexit happens, to align the PVV with ID, provided that the post-Brexit apportionment is confirmed by the European Council.

Ideology

The group broadly lists its core priorities as creating jobs and growth, increasing security, stopping illegal immigration and fighting EU bureaucracy. Political commentators have variously described Identity and Democracy as nationalist, right-wing populist and eurosceptic, although the group emphasises itself as sovereigntist as opposed to "anti-European."

Member parties

The following parties have members in the ID group in the European Parliament:

Leadership