Now playing Next Europe News Far-right Patriots group springs to third force in European Parliament Viktor Orbán’s nationalist 'Patriots for Europe' group has been officially established in the European Parliament today, boasting 84 MEPs making it the third-largest group in the hemicycle. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Is France's Marine Le Pen about to join Orban's far-right EU group? After the French election result Le Pen will know how strong she is and may join then, making Patriots for Europe the EU parliament's third largest bloc. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spain's Vox and Dutch Freedom Party join Orbán’s ‘Patriots for Europe’ The balance of power in the European Parliament is shifting again, with Spain's far-right party moving from the ECR group led by Meloni's party to a new potential alliance led by Orbán's Fidesz party. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News European Parliament: ECR and Patriots mark the end of ID The Identity and Democracy group no longer has the numbers to constitute itself in the European Parliament, with its members being charmed by the European Conservatives and Reformists or the new Patriots for Europe. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Poland's Law and Justice chooses Meloni over Orbán in EU Parliament Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) had been courted by Hungary's Viktor Orbán to join his brand new "Patriots for Europe" alliance. 03/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Portugal's far right joins Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' alliance The far-right, nationalist movement wants to set up a new group in the European Parliament. But it needs at least seven member states on board. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Why is the far right gaining popularity among young people? The perception that traditional parties are ineffective is increasingly leading the younger generation to put their trust in the reactionary messages of extremist parties. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Le Pen, Wilders and allies in Brussels to discuss uniting EU far right Far-right leaders are expected to broach the possible re-configuration of the right wing in the European Parliament. 12/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News European elections: Your country-by-country guide to the vote Euronews’ correspondents break down what’s at stake in the major national battlegrounds as voters prepare to head to the polls. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Euronews Witness Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany and Portugal to hear from leaders and supporters of AfD and Chega. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'You can see yourself in him': Young voters flock to France far right Sympathisers, journalists and politicians flocked to the French town of Hénin-Beaumont on Friday to see the darling of the far right Jordan Bardella. 25/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Abstention and EU ignorance will test Portugal's European elections The European elections typically see the lowest turnout among citizens in Portugal. Will the Portuguese follow the trend of the recent legislative elections and participate in voting on June 9th? 23/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Europe's far right gathers in Madrid for unofficial EU campaign launch Spain’s far-right Vox party held an event in the outskirts of Spain's capital Sunday, bringing together hard-wing figures from across Europe (and Argentina's Milei) in a bid to rally the party's base ahead of June’s European elections. 20/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Protesters rally against right-wing Vox party's conference in Madrid About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary, took part in the Europa Viva 24 conference in Madrid, organised by Spain's conservative Vox party. 19/05/2024