Europe’s divided conservatives launch 2029 plan to beat far right
As Manfred Weber launches a task force to shape the EPP’s 2029 platform, internal records and interviews reveal the party’s defining choice: hold the center or move further right.
The European People's Party (EPP) has established a "Win2029" task force, headed by its chair Manfred Weber, to develop a policy platform ahead of the 2029 European elections. The main objective is to create an appealing platform to compete with far-right parties, but internal disagreements have arisen over cooperation and alignment with those groups on various issues, particularly migration, climate, and social policies.
The EPP faces a dilemma in deciding whether to position itself as center-right or adopt more right-wing policies to regain voter support, especially from those drawn to far-right populism. While some EPP members advocate for cooperation with far-right parties in certain areas, others remain divided and oppose any alignment, fearing it could compromise the party's centrist image.
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