Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament
SUMMARY
Viktor Orbán's right-wing political movement, "Patriots for Europe," has achieved the necessary support from enough parties to be formally recognized by the European Parliament. This includes joining forces with the Danish People’s Party and the Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang, bringing their MEP count to 23, meeting the EU's threshold for recognition. The group, which also includes parties like Austria's Freedom Party and the Netherlands' Party for Freedom, aims to influence EU policies on family values, immigration, and potentially ending European support for Ukraine against Russia.
