Grand coalition comes to an end in the European Parliament

Following the election for the European Parliament presidency in January 2017, media sources reported on the end of the 'grand coalition' binding the S&D and the EPP.

Reports suggested the S&D aimed at closer cooperation with the groups to its left, in particular the Greens/EFA and the European Left. The exit of the former EP President Martin Schulz could reportedly help this strategy.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 08.01.17: Talks begin for left-wing ‘grand coalition’ in EU Parliament https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/talks-begin-for-left-wing-grand-coalition-in-eu-parliament/

EUObserver, 20.01.17: New EU parliament coalitions get in shape https://euobserver.com/institutional/136612

EurActiv, 07.03.17: EU Socialists and Greens take first step towards a ‘progressive coalition’ http://www.euractiv.com/section/future-eu/news/eu-socialists-and-greens-take-first-step-towards-a-progressive-coalition/

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