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In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence. The event, hosted by Spain’s Vox party, included figures like Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally, Geert Wilders of the Netherlands’ Freedom Party, and Italy’s Matteo Salvini. The summit was marked by a common disdain for "wokeism," environmentalism, and a call to reduce the EU’s influence, even as many of these parties benefit from EU funds.
Trump's political rise was lauded for breaking societal taboos, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claiming, "Now we are the mainstream." Leaders criticized the EU as a force that undermines national sovereignty, with slogans like “Less Europe, more freedom.” They also voiced strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, invoking conspiracy theories and framing their policies as a fight to preserve European identity.
While these far-right movements have gained traction, especially among young voters, they remain outside mainstream European governments. Despite this, they are hopeful that Trump’s influence will help them gain political power, with the rally's slogan “Make Europe Great Again” calling for the restoration of national pride and a shift away from EU dominance. However, divisions within the movement were evident, especially over economic policies and the war in Ukraine.
With information and photos from The European Conservative.
