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4 hours agoParty deputies “Brexit” turn their backs on the European anthem
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The party's chairman “Brexit” from Great Britain, Nigel Farage, and elected deputies in the European Parliament from the ranks of this party have turned their backs at the moment of the European anthem's entoning during the ceremony for the start of the European Parliament's work with elected MPs. By the time a group of musicians were intoning [...]
By the time a group of musicians were intoning the anthem composed by Beethoven in Strasbourg on the first day of meeting with the new deputies, 29 party deputies “Brexit” turned their backs on the central part of parliament and headed toward the back wall of the hall.
European Parliament President Antonio Tayan reacted sharply to some MPs who did not stand up at the moment of intoning Europe's anthem. It's a matter of respect. It does not necessarily mean that you share attitudes with the European Union. If you listen to the anthem of another country, you have to stand on your feet”, he said.
More than three months after Britain was expected to leave the European Union, 73 deputies from this state arrived in Strasbourg to receive the mandate that will last until October 31st. This date is the deadline set for Britain's departure from the EU.
Farage, who has been an MP in the European Parliament since 1999, said MPs from his party in the European Parliament would remain in this institution even after October 31st, if that is necessary, writes the Guardian”
