What does the cryptic crossword clue "More meaningless European politician at forefront of row (7)" mean?

The definition is "More meaningless". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="abbreviation for European") + MP (synonym="abbreviation for Member of Parliament = politician") + TIER (synonym="row = a line of seats in a banked seating area") = EMPTIER; definition: "More meaningless" The answer is EMPTIER.

More meaningless European politician at forefront of row (7)

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