Interesting figures in the European Parliament: from a mafia target to the goddess of body positivity

Sunday, Jul 28, 2024

New MEP elections feature diverse figures, from mafia targets to controversial influencers and far-right politicians.

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The European Parliament elections resulted in 720 representatives, an increase of 15 from the previous cycle, with 54% being newly elected and women making up 39%. The article highlights several notable figures among the new MEP candidates. Giuseppe Antoci, a 56-year-old Italian, requires constant armed police protection due to mafia threats after exposing corruption in national park funding. Galato Alexandraki, a 76-year-old Bulgarian livestock breeder from Evros, gained popularity despite not running a traditional campaign and is now part of the European Conservatives and Reformists group. Filip Turek, a Czech politician affiliated with Fidesz, draws attention for his controversial views, including admiration for Nazi symbols, while campaigning on preserving internal combustion engines. Fidiasz Panajotu, a 24-year-old Cypriot influencer with millions of YouTube subscribers, uses social media to engage in political commentary and direct democracy initiatives. Afroditi Latinopulu, a 33-year-old Greek MEP, is known for her aggressive conservative views on cultural issues. Finally, the Spanish party Se Acabó la Fiesta has three MEP representatives, whose ideological alignment is fluid.


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