Charlie Kirk assassination: Right-wing MEPs outraged as EU Parl refuses silent honour for US activist

ockwaves hit the European Parliament as President Roberta Metsola rejects a right-wing bid to hold a minute of silence for slain US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. MEP Charlie Weimers attempted a tribute, citing free speech, but was interrupted during his statement. The refusal sparked outrage among right-wing MEPs, highlighting tensions between procedural rules and political symbolism in Brussels amid global attention on Kirk’s death.