Far-Right Leaders Unite in Madrid, Applaud Trump

Leaders of far-right parties in Europe gathered in Madrid under the slogan 'Make Europe Great Again' to celebrate Donald Trump's return to power, marking a significant moment for their rising bloc, Patriots for Europe. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Marine Le Pen were among the prominent figures who claimed that their movement has shifted from being marginalized to mainstream, with Orban stating, 'Yesterday we were heretics, today we are the dominant trend.' The rally saw attendees calling for a new 'Reconquista' against immigration, referencing historical reconquests of the Iberian Peninsula. Speakers criticized leftist ideologies, immigration policies, and European Commission leadership, while downplaying fears over potential U.S. tariffs under Trump. The event attracted around 2,000 supporters, showcasing the growing strength of the far-right in European politics. Spain's ruling Socialist Party condemned the gathering as a 'coven of ultras,' asserting they would not succeed in promoting their divisive agenda.