Senior conservative figures from across Europe met in Hungary to coordinate strategy ahead of upcoming elections and promote a sovereignty-focused agenda.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Political leaders representing nationalist and conservative parties from across Europe assembled in Budapest on March 23 for a high-profile summit aimed at influencing the future direction of the European Union, according to details from the event gathered.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hosted what organizers described as the first “Patriots’ Grand Assembly,” positioning the gathering as an effort to unify parties advocating for national sovereignty and reduced centralized authority within the EU.
In remarks delivered during the summit, Orbán outlined an objective to “take over the leadership of the European Union” and restructure it into “an alliance of sovereign nations.” He said such a shift could result in a significant political transformation across the bloc by the end of the decade, describing it as “the greatest political rearrangement in the EU’s history.” Video from the event circulated online as the speech was shared.
Orbán also addressed Ukraine’s potential accession to the European Union, stating it could introduce security risks and financial strain for member states. He further alleged that external actors, including institutions in Brussels and officials in Kyiv, were attempting to influence Hungary’s domestic political environment ahead of the country’s upcoming election scheduled for April 12. Additional footage from the gathering was posted.
Leaders from several European parties echoed similar themes during the event. Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally described Hungary as a “symbol of resistance” and referred to Orbán as a “visionary” and “pioneer,” expressing confidence that nationalist parties could move from minority status to majority influence within EU institutions.
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini praised Orbán as “a true hero” and criticized what he characterized as excessive central authority in Brussels. He also directed criticism toward billionaire George Soros and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing them of interfering in Hungarian affairs.
Spain’s VOX leader Santiago Abascal highlighted concerns over migration and internal security, stating, “I would like to ask you not to let Brussels’ puppets take away everything you have achieved so far. All of Europe looks with envy at the safety of your streets, while, for example, the streets of Spain are becoming increasingly less safe.”
Dutch Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders described Hungary as a “beacon” of sovereignty and encouraged voters to support policies aimed at maintaining national independence.
Additional contributions included recorded messages from Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl, both of whom emphasized national control over migration and opposition to further EU centralization.
The summit concluded with the adoption of the “Patriots’ Budapest Proclamation,” a document calling for a reconfiguration of the European Union into a looser alliance of nation-states. The declaration, released publicly as an appeal, rejects further transfers of authority to EU institutions and outlines positions including stricter migration policies, protection of domestic industries, and preservation of cultural and energy autonomy.
Additional footage from the event highlighting the gathering and its participants was later circulated.
The Budapest meeting comes as multiple European countries prepare for elections, with participating leaders signaling their intention to expand influence within EU governance structures.
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