As reported by Magyar Nemzet, July 8, 2024, was a historic day in European politics. On that day a year ago, patriots joined forces to form the largest patriotic party group ever to exist in the European Parliament. Kinga Gal, the group's first vice-president, announced that the Patriots’ program and political creed are based on the manifesto adopted in Vienna by three key national party leaders: Andrej Babis (ANO, Czech Republic), Herbert Kickl (FPO, Austria), and Viktor Orban (Fidesz, Hungary). The manifesto clearly states their belief in Europe’s future: they want a strong Europe built on sovereign nation-states and firmly reject the federalist, centralizing ambitions from Brussels.

The Patriots for Europe Party Group Was Founded One Year Ago
The formation of the European Parliamentary group was announced on June 30, 2024, at a press conference in Vienna by founders Herbert Kickl (FPO), Viktor Orban (Fidesz), and Andrej Babis (ANO). The three leaders signed a “patriotic manifesto” outlining the group’s political goals, including the protection of national sovereignty, the fight against illegal migration, and a revision of the European Green Deal.
On July 8 of last year, 84 representatives from 14 parties across 12 member states joined the Patriots for Europe, making it the third-largest group in the European Parliament.
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, became president of the Patriots for Europe. At the founding meeting, Kinga Gal (Fidesz) was elected first vice-president, along with co-vice-presidents Roberto Vannacci (Lega), Klara Dostalova (ANO), Sebastien Stoteler (PVV), and Anders Vistisen (Danish People’s Party). At the press conference following the meeting, Kinga Gal emphasized:
“Patriots for Europe has become the third-largest group in the European Parliament and the largest patriotic party group ever to exist in the EU Parliament. Our goal is to bring change to EU politics.”
The Party Group Quickly Grew
In October, MEPs from Poland’s Konfederacja announced they were joining the Patriots for Europe group, bringing the party family’s membership to 86 MEPs from 13 countries and 14 parties by October 2024.
We represent millions of Europeans who want change in Europe. We will be their voice for the next five years,
Kinga Gal stated.