Patriots for Europe Condemn Undemocratic Power Grab in the European Parliament
Brussels 04/02/2025 - Today, the European Parliament witnessed yet another blatant attempt to silence political opposition and concentrate power within the hands of the establishment. The so-called “Democratic Shield” committee, which was ostensibly created to protect democracy, has instead become a tool for exclusion and control by the entrenched political forces - the European People’s Party (EPP), the Socialists (S&D) and Renew.
“This is nothing less than a sham democracy,” stated the Patriots for Europe delegation. “The leadership positions in this crucial committee are being divided behind closed doors by the Brussels elites, with no regard for democratic pluralism or the millions of European voters who supported alternative voices.”
A Committee That Begins with Exclusion Cannot Defend Democracy
The decision to appoint Nathalie Loiseau as chair of the committee is a stark warning of what is to come. Loiseau has long been at the forefront of efforts to suppress debate and impose top-down control. Instead of upholding fundamental freedoms, this committee risks becoming another instrument of censorship, with its primary agenda already being signaled: targeting Elon Musk and digital platforms like X and TikTok, rather than addressing real threats to democracy.
“Rather than safeguarding democratic principles, this committee is set to become a vehicle for control, determined to dictate what can and cannot be said in Europe,” warned António Tânger Corrêa, MEP and candidate for chairmanship of the committee. “It is a disgraceful betrayal of the European people.”
Patriots for Europe Demand Representation and Fair Process
In response to this undemocratic maneuver, the Patriots for Europe have put forward their own candidate for chair - António Tânger Corrêa, an experienced diplomat with over 40 years of service in defending democratic values. Despite his qualifications and legitimate mandate, he was rejected, not on merit, but because the establishment refuses to allow dissenting voices a seat at the table. “This is not just about my candidacy. This is about millions of European voters who are being sidelined by an entrenched elite that preaches inclusion but practices exclusion,” Corrêa stated. “The Patriots for Europe are the third-largest political force in this Parliament, yet we are treated as second-class participants. This is a farce.”
A Fight for Real Democracy
The Patriots for Europe refuse to accept this sham process. They stand for an alternative that genuinely upholds democracy, freedom of expression, and the right of all voices to be heard—not just those sanctioned by the establishment.
“We will not allow this committee to become another instrument of censorship serving Brussels elites,” the delegation affirmed. “We will fight for a Europe where democracy and freedom of expression are not just empty slogans, but a tangible reality.”