Slovenian Member of the European Parliament, Branko Grims, has been expelled from the European People’s Party (EPP) group. The decision stems from Grims' consistently provocative statements and far-right ideology, which increasingly diverged from the EPP’s established political positions. As the largest grouping in the European Parliament, the EPP opted to remove Grims due to the incompatibility of his views with the group’s mainstream values. This expulsion highlights growing tensions within the EPP regarding the acceptance of increasingly nationalist and right-wing perspectives. Grims is known for his incendiary rhetoric and has frequently challenged the consensus within the parliament. The move is a clear signal from the EPP to maintain its center-right identity. Further details regarding Grims' future political alignment remain unclear.