European People's Party (EVP)

The European People's Party (EVP) is a center-right political group within the European Parliament. It is comprised of various national parties from across Europe and is one of the largest and most influential groups in the parliament. The EVP is newsworthy due to recent political tensions and elections in Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has publicly criticized and targeted key figures within the EVP, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU) and EVP leader Manfred Weber (CSU), suggesting a growing rift between Orbán's Fidesz party (previously a member) and the broader EVP. Additionally, the EVP's relevance is highlighted by the upcoming parliamentary election in Slovenia, where Janez Janša's SDS party, aligned with right-wing populism, is vying for power, potentially shifting the country's political landscape and impacting the EVP's influence in the region.