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(MEP) in

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on the list presented by The Republicans (LR). He is a surgeon and university professor by occupation. Following the

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, Castillo joined

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's new UDR party as its sole MEP, having been described as a close ally to Ciotti. Previously, he ran for the

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in the 2022 legislative election, placing fourth in the first round in the 3rd constituency of

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