In a stunning political move, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance with Austria’s far-right party and the Czech centrist group led by ex-premier Andrej Babis. This alliance, named “Patriots for Europe”, aims to change European politics and promote a vision of Europe that focuses on peace, security, and development.
Orban, known for his nationalist views, has criticized the “Brussels elites” and plans to use Hungary’s EU presidency to push for his vision of a “great Europe”, echoing former US President Donald Trump’s slogan. The alliance will need support from parties in at least four other countries to be recognized as a group in the EU parliament.
In response to these developments, Germany’s far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has decided to leave their current group, opening up new opportunities for collaboration with other parties. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s European Conservatives and Reformists is gaining strength, signaling a significant shift in the European political landscape.
This new alliance signals a potential shift in EU politics and sets the stage for a new era in European governance.