Leaders from Europe’s far right recently gathered in Madrid for a rally called “Make Europe Great Again.” They praised the early actions of U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that Europe should follow his lead to protect its future.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, addressing a crowd of about 2,000, declared, “The Trump tornado has changed the world in just a few weeks. Yesterday we were seen as outsiders, today we’re part of the mainstream.” He emphasized how Trump’s sudden return to power has invigorated their cause.
The rally occurred shortly after Trump began his second term, during a time when far-right parties across Europe were celebrating their strong performance in previous EU elections.
French politician Marine Le Pen stated that since Trump’s win, the world is moving through a significant change, suggesting that Europe is caught off guard. She voiced concerns about immigration policies and criticized the EU’s focus on clean energy, which she and others claimed harms the economy. The leaders also shared their discontent with progressive gender policies, praising Trump’s stance on recognizing only two genders.
Geert Wilders from the Netherlands expressed a commitment to resist what he called the “extremist agenda of the woke left,” insisting that people across Europe desire a return to clear and sensible governance. Santiago Abascal of Spain’s Vox party organized the event.
Interestingly, while the leaders supported the idea of traditional values and referred to historical events, they notably avoided discussing some of Trump’s more controversial proposals, such as potential tariffs on European goods and plans regarding Palestine. They also did not mention Trump’s demand for Europe to increase its military spending to lessen dependence on the United States.
The rally reflected a growing movement among far-right parties in Europe, emboldened by Trump’s recent political maneuvers and a shared vision for the continent’s future.