Key facts
- A group with alleged pro-Russian ties and promotion of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories received approval for an event at the European Parliament.
- The event is scheduled to take place in February.
- Some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have raised concerns about the reputational risk associated with the event.
The European Parliament has approved an event to be held in February by a group that has been accused of being pro-Russian and of promoting pseudoscience and conspiracy theories, including those involving aliens. The decision has drawn criticism from some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who believe that hosting such a group poses a significant reputational risk to the institution. The specific nature of the group's alleged activities and the reasons for the approval remain a point of contention among parliamentarians.