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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Far-right grouping in European Parliament expels high-flying Alternative for Germany party

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A German far-right party set for big gains in upcoming European elections suffered another setback on Thursday when it was expelled from a right-wing group in the European Parliament.

The Identity and Democracy group decided to expel Alternative for Germany from the group with immediate effect, the Italian La Lega party, which is a member of the group, said in a statement. Alternative for Germany said it “acknowledged” the decision.

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