Overview
- The European Parliament approved a pared-back supply‑chain directive that now applies only to the largest companies.
- The center-right EPP secured passage with support from conservative and right‑wing parties, prompting the AfD to hail a supposed breach of the firewall.
- Appearing on Markus Lanz, Weber said the EPP did not need AfD votes and argued that shifting issue-based coalitions are standard in Brussels.
- Weber maintained that the conservative ‘Brandmauer’ remains intact, while journalist Eva Quadbeck called voting with extremists fatal and warned it could split conservatives.
- He coupled his defense with warnings about Europe’s strained economy and urged a tougher posture toward China, including preparation for potential escalations over Taiwan.