Trump’s anti-globalization intentions before the election strengthen the rhetoric of right-wing populists in the EU to destabilize democratic associations

On January 20, during a meeting in Manchester, Donald Trump identified Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a “respected leader,” describing him as a “steadfast figure.” 

This statement emphasizes their pronounced ideological proximity, which resonates with conservative circles in the United States. For Trump, the unification of right-wing forces on the world stage is strategically important; given Orban’s indifference to democratic reforms, Hungary will become the “right” European country for the conservative electorate.

Right-wing forces around the world, and especially in the European Union, have begun to actively capitalize on internal contradictions in anticipation of Trump’s arrival.