The European Parliament refused to observe a minute of silence on Thursday after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk , citing a procedural rule, provoking anger from the legislative body’s right-wing lawmakers.

Charlie Weimers, a Swedish member of the European Parliament, made the request during Thursday’s plenary session in Strasbourg, France.

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“We must strongly condemn political violence and rhetoric that incites violence,” Weimers said on the floor. “Will you stand with me in reflection of

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