Pina Picierno is leaving her Italian political party and the Socialists & Democrats group.

Lawmakers say that the Belgian prosecutor’s allegations are too weak, but critics point out behind-the-scenes politicking.

Pina Picierno is leaving her Italian political party and the Socialists & Democrats group.

The vice-president is expected to join Renew Europe after months of tensions with Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein

Pina Picierno defected from the group after disagreements with leadership. Now her ex-colleagues say she must leave her parliamentary post.