Hungary’s Prime Minister Forms New ‘Patriots for Europe’ Alliance: Implications and Consequences

In Vienna, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently announced plans to form a new political alliance called “Patriots for Europe” with allies from Austria and the Czech Republic. The Fidesz party, which has been the dominant force in Hungarian politics since 2010, has faced isolation after leaving the EPP group in the European Parliament in 2021.

Orbán believes that this new alliance will quickly become dominant among the ranks of the European right. The formation of this new alliance aims to bring together right-wing political parties from different European countries to counter the influence of Brussels and promote a more nationalist agenda. By joining forces with like-minded leaders from Austria and the Czech Republic, Orbán hopes to challenge the status quo and assert his vision for the future of Europe.

While some see this move as a positive step towards a more unified and assertive European right, others worry about the potential consequences of further polarization within the EU. Only time will tell what impact this new alliance will have on the European political landscape.