Orbán's Far-Right Alliance Rallies in Budapest

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Global News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters globally. Leaders for more than a dozen European far-right parties met in Budapest this week to rally behind Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orbán ahead of the. Countries election on April 12th. Orbán in power for 16 years faces a tough challenge from a center-right opponent with recent polls showing him behind for the first time. The event brought together the Patriots for Europe Alliance. The third largest block in the European Parliament, representing parties from 13, European Union nations. Key figures like Marine Le Pen from France, Mateo Salvini from Italy and Gert Wilders from the Netherlands spoke in support, pushing back against, immigration and favoring national control over European unity. Orbán has long inspired conservatives worldwide, especially in the US, where his model of strong leadership on borders and values echoes with former. Donald Trump supporters.

1:00Just days earlier, Budapest hosted a conservative political action conference where Trump sent a video endorsement, calling Orbán a defender of sovereignty. Experts note that Orbán's success has served as a blueprint for far-right gains across Europe and America with Hungary acting as a base to fund and promote the movement. But troubles at home, including a sluggish economy, failing public services and corruption claims, are eroding his lead. A loss on April 12 could dim Orbán shine and signal challenges ahead for nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic, as his story has been a key test case for their playbook.