European Socialists face rift as Denmark’s Frederiksen opposes Spain
Internal Rift
Italian and Spanish MEPs have accused Denmark’s Frederiksen of “selective solidarity” for supporting Meloni’s stance on migration regarding Ceuta.
Italian and Spanish MEPs have accused Denmark’s Frederiksen of “selective solidarity” for supporting Meloni’s stance on migration regarding Ceuta.
Internal Division
The accusation of “selective solidarity” highlights significant ideological fractures within the Party of European Socialists, potentially jeopardising its unity and effectiveness in addressing migration policy across member states.
The accusation of “selective solidarity” highlights significant ideological fractures within the Party of European Socialists, potentially jeopardising its unity and effectiveness in addressing migration policy across member states.
Internal Division
Italian MEPs stated, “We cannot support selective solidarity that undermines our core values of unity and inclusivity within the party.”
Italian MEPs stated, “We cannot support selective solidarity that undermines our core values of unity and inclusivity within the party.”
European socialists head towards showdown over divergences on migration policy

The Party of European Socialists faces an internal rift as Italian and Spanish MEPs accuse Denmark’s Frederiksen of “selective solidarity” for aligning with Meloni against Spain over Ceuta, while the Danish Social Democrats maintain their line on a strict migration policy.

