Marine Le Pen and European Nationalists Gather in Madrid to Debate Trumpism and EU Policy

At a summit organized by Spain's Vox party, leaders of Europe's far-right discussed their vision for a redefined European Union and their relationship with Donald Trump's administration.

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.