Assassinated Trump Ally ‘Humiliated’ In EU Parliament; Uproar Over Minute Of Silence For Kirk

1572 views | Sep 12, 2025, 12:02:55 PM | TOI.in
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Chaos and outrage erupted in the European Parliament in Strasbourg after a request for a minute of silence for slain US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was refused. Swedish Member of European Parliament Charlie Weimers made the request, urging the chamber to yield time for a tribute. However, the request was immediately dismissed by Vice-President Katarina Barley. This sparked furious protests from conservative MEPs, who shouted and banged their desks in opposition. Barley defended the decision by stating that such tributes are only held at the opening of plenary sessions, following a ruling by President Roberta Metsola.