Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_23 (french_abbr VARCHAR, group_name VARCHAR)
### Question:
For the group name European Progressive Democrats what is the French abbr?
### Answer:
SELECT french_abbr FROM table_name_23 WHERE group_name = "european progressive democrats"