The Identity and Democracy Party (ID) is a political group active in the European Parliament, established on June 13, 2019, during the Ninth European Parliament term. Comprising nationalist, right-wing populist, and eurosceptic parties from ten European states, the ID group advocates for the sovereignty and identity of European nations and peoples.

Composition and Ideology:

The ID Group is made up of members from eight different Member States, with the majority hailing from Italy’s Lega party, the National Rally in France, and Germany’s AfD. The group stands as the fourth-largest in the European Parliament and is recognized for its far-right, anti-Muslim stances.

It succeeds the 2014 Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) group, having emerged after the 2019 European Parliament elections.

Political Priorities and Beliefs:

The ID party prioritizes the preservation of national identities, staunchly opposing uncontrolled mass immigration and the potential EU accession of non-European countries like Turkey. It advocates for the right of each European nation to independently determine its policies without EU interference.

Central to their philosophy is the defense of state sovereignty against any supranational structures, emphasizing cooperation between nations rather than the creation of a supra-state model.

Economic Growth and Efficiency:

The ID group focuses on stimulating economic growth and job creation while also advocating for a reduction in EU bureaucracy. They emphasize national sovereignty in economic policy, advocating for member states to independently manage their economic policies based on national needs.

Security and Immigration:

While not an economic policy per se, the ID group's emphasis on enhancing security and managing immigration is seen as a means to protect jobs and stimulate economic growth. They promote the defense of state and national sovereignty, opposing any supranational governance models.

Cultural and Individual Freedoms:

The party is committed to defending individual freedoms, including digital rights, and emphasizes the preservation of European cultural heritage. They view the defense of culture as essential to all political action and are vocal in their criticism of what they perceive as the EU’s ultra-liberal and excessively bureaucratic tendencies.

Criticism of the European Union:

The ID Party is critical of the European Union’s current practices, which they regard as overly liberal and bureaucratic. They advocate for a united Europe that respects the autonomy of its member states and refrains from internal interference.

The party's platform reflects a strong desire to return power to individual member states, allowing them to determine their own policies according to national needs.