European Conservative Figures Meet in Paris Ahead of London Rally

A panel on the energy crisis featured Anna Nguyen of Germany’s AfD, Luxembourg politician Ferdinand Kartheiser, and Bulgarian politician Clement Shopov. All three called for the European Union to reconsider or lift sanctions on Russia, arguing that the sanctions harm Europe more than Moscow.

Shopov stated the main priority should be confronting terrorism led by Iran, while Nguyen said governments should prioritize national interests. Kartheiser spoke positively about a recent visit to Moscow and called for continued dialogue with Russia.

He referenced US moves, including a waiver of certain oil-related sanctions reported by Reuters in March, as a pragmatic approach. EU figures show Russian gas imports fell from 45% to 13% between 2021 and 2025, oil from 27% to below 3%, and coal to zero.

A second panel, chaired by Belgian MP Filip Dewinter, included Josef Nerušil of Czechia, Fabian Cristian of Romania, and Bryan Graham, described as a US Republican Party representative. Participants supported lifting sanctions on Russia and a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.

Graham argued that Ukraine should consider ceding territories that gravitate toward Russia as part of ceasefire negotiations. Other figures included Alice Cordier, head of the French movement Collectif Némésis, and former Austrian vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, who sent a message stating Europe is entering a new era focused on illegal immigration and cultural renaissance.

The evening concluded with greetings from US Congressman Brian Babin of Texas, who described cooperation between America’s MAGA movement and Europe’s MEGA network as a historic turning point.

The May 16 demonstration coincides with a pro-Palestine Nakba Day march and the FA Cup final at Wembley. The Metropolitan Police stated it will impose conditions on protest routes to prevent disruption. British media reported criticism from pro-Palestinian campaigners and MPs over policing arrangements, including an Early Day Motion accusing police of favoring Robinson’s event.