Europe’s Far-Right Leaders Rally in Madrid, Inspired by Trump’s Return

Patriots for Europe bloc, now the EU’s third-largest political group, vows to reshape Europe’s future with Trump as a model.

The Patriots for Europe, a far-right bloc in the European Parliament, held its first major summit in Madrid, drawing 2,000 supporters and leaders from 14 countries.
Key figures like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, France’s Marine Le Pen, and Italy’s Matteo Salvini celebrated Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency as a sign of a global political shift.
The bloc, formed after the 2024 EU elections, opposes green policies, migration, gender diversity, and EU centralization, advocating for national sovereignty and economic competitiveness.
Speakers at the event emphasized their goal to 'reconquer' European governments and likened their movement to historical efforts to reclaim Christian Europe from Muslim rule.
Despite its growing influence, the Patriots face competition from rival far-right factions and challenges in uniting broader conservative forces within the EU.