Viktor Orbán proposes unifying right-wing groups in EU Parliament
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for the unification of two major right-wing groups in the European Parliament—Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and Identity and Democracy (ID). This proposed coalition would also include Hungary’s ruling party, Fidesz, aiming to form a formidable political faction.
In a recent interview with the portal Index, Orbán suggested that combining ECR, ID, and Fidesz could create the second-largest faction in the European Parliament, surpassed only by the European People’s Party (EPP). He emphasized the importance of agreement between key parties like Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to achieve a significant rightward shift, evidenced by the recent election results.
Fidesz’s Current Position
Currently, Fidesz is part of the non-attached members after leaving the EPP. In the recent elections, Orbán’s party secured approximately 45% of the vote, granting them ten MEPs for the upcoming term.
Despite this potential consolidation by Orbán of right-wing forces, the overall distribution of seats allows the popular, social democratic, and liberal groups to continue without significant obstruction from sovereigntists. This scenario likely ensures that the current European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, could be re-elected without major challenges.
Orbán’s proposal for unifying ECR, ID, and Fidesz signals a strategic move to strengthen right-wing influence within the European Parliament. As these discussions progress, the political landscape in the EU could see notable shifts, with implications for future legislative and policy decisions. For more updates and in-depth analysis, follow our continuous coverage of European political developments.
