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Europe.Table Feature Viktor Orban

How allegations of Russian interference overshadowed a meeting of the Patriots in Budapest

In the lead-up to the elections in Hungary, right-wing nationalist politicians are backing Viktor Orbán. The EU is concerned about the potential sharing of information with Russia and is planning countermeasures against foreign interference.

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Stephan Israel, Frank Stier, Till Hoppe
24. March 2026
he president of Chega , André Ventura, the leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, the leader of National Rally, Marine Le Pen, the leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, and the leader of League and vice president of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Matteo Salvini, during the Patriots summit, at Hotel Marriott Auditorium, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid Spain Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of Patriots, a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European ultra-right Madrid Mad
Right-wing nationalists have been working together for years and demonstrating unity, as seen here at a gathering of patriots in Madrid in February 2025. (Imago / Europa Press)

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Last updated: 24. March 2026

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