Patriots Summit Madrid: A New Direction in European Politics

The Madrid summit marks a significant step for the Patriots for Europe group, focusing on strengthening cooperation among patriotic forces and laying the foundation for future alliances. Vajk Farkas, head of the Madrid office of the Center for Fundamental Rights, shared his insights on the event.

The summit is led by Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain’s Vox party, who called the event a "historic moment" on social media, echoing the meeting's slogan:

Make Europe great again

the official Vox social media post reads. 

🔴 #ÚLTIMAHORA

Gran Cumbre de los líderes patriotas europeos este sábado 8-F en Madrid.

Asistirán @PM_ViktorOrban, @MLP_officiel, @geertwilderspvv, @AndreCVentura, @herbert_kickl… y tendrá a nuestro presidente @Santi_ABASCAL como anfitrión.

📍 Marriot Madrid Auditorium.
⏰… pic.twitter.com/6zjBdmBMyR

— VOX Noticias 🇪🇸 (@voxnoticias_es) February 7, 2025

In addition to Viktor Orban, several prominent political leaders are participating, including: Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally, and a key figure in European patriots' cooperation.

À l’invitation de @Santi_ABASCAL, Marine Le Pen est aujourd’hui à Madrid avec l’ensemble des leaders du parti @PatriotsEU.

Elle interviendra demain aux côtés des alliés européens du Rassemblement national lors d’un grand meeting à suivre à partir de 11h. pic.twitter.com/66Ht7bYEfW

— Rassemblement National (@RNational_off) February 7, 2025

Other attendees of note are Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom, Andre Ventura, leader of Portugal’s Chega party, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s Freedom Party.
The Madrid Patriots Summit is shaping up to be a defining moment for the European Right, setting the stage for greater unity and strategic coordination among conservatives in Europe.

Cover photo: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends Patriots for Europe summit in Madrid on February 7, 2025 (Photo: MTI/Prime Minister's Press Office/Zoltan Fischer)