French president Emmanuel Macron backs EU policy to halt Eurosceptic tide after Brexit

‘Emmanuel Macron has backed radical new plans which could stop more Eurosceptic politicians joining the European Parliament.
The French president came out in favour of introducing pan-European MEPs to the parliament when Britain leaves.
Brexit in 2019 will leave 73 seats up for grabs in EU elections taking place later that year.
And desperate Mr Macron hopes the proposal will stop the vacant seats being filled by scores of Eurosceptic politicians.’
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