Overview

• Marine Le Pen emphasized France's independence from the United States, rejecting any alignment with Donald Trump's policies while advocating for stronger bilateral relations among nations.
• The Madrid summit, branded 'Make Europe Great Again,' brought together far-right leaders like Viktor Orban, Matteo Salvini, and Geert Wilders to discuss their shared nationalist agenda.
• Leaders expressed both admiration and caution toward Trumpism, with some criticizing the slogan's mimicry of Trump's rhetoric as 'grotesque' while embracing its call for a 'European renaissance.'
• The Patriotes pour l'Europe group, comprising 86 members in the European Parliament, aims to challenge rival nationalist coalitions and reshape EU policies in line with their sovereigntist ideals.
• Tensions persist within the far-right bloc over Trump's controversial policies, including his statements on Gaza, tariffs, and Greenland, as leaders seek to balance ideological alignment with European autonomy.