Overview

• The 'Patriots for Europe' coalition, the third-largest bloc in the European Parliament, held its first summit in Madrid under the slogan 'Make Europe Great Again.'
• Key figures included Viktor Orban, Marine Le Pen, Matteo Salvini, and Geert Wilders, who emphasized nationalism, border control, and opposition to EU policies.
• Leaders praised Donald Trump's return to power, framing it as an opportunity for closer alignment with his administration's policies.
• The coalition criticized EU regulations, immigration policies, and 'wokism,' while promoting their vision of a Europe based on national sovereignty.
• Despite its growing influence, the bloc faces internal divisions, with some major far-right parties like Italy's Brothers of Italy and Poland's Law and Justice declining to join.