Okamura party joining new European Parliament bloc with Alternative for Germany

The Czech anti-EU party Freedom and Direct Democracy is set to join the Europe of Sovereign Nations bloc at the European Parliament with Alternative for Germany, the former’s leader, Tomio Okamura, said on Tuesday.

Europe of Sovereign Nations is set to announce its foundation on Wednesday.

Most parties that were previously in the Eurosceptic and far-right Identity and Democracy bloc have now moved to the new Patriots for Europe.

ANO and the Oath and Motorists alliance from Czechia have also joined Patriots for Europe.