Following Orbán’s defeat, Europe’s far-right is already wary of Trump’s support – Bloomberg

Following Viktor Orbán’s significant defeat in the Hungarian elections, European nationalist forces have begun to reconsider the wisdom of maintaining close ties with the Donald Trump administration. 

This is reported by Bloomberg. The defeat of the politician, who served as a role model for right-wing groups worldwide, occurred despite direct support from the U.S. president and Vice President J.D. Vance during the election campaign.

Representatives of far-right parties, including France’s National Rally, are now emphasizing the need to highlight differences with the American agenda, which does not resonate with European voters. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken called the Trump team’s interference in the Hungarian elections a “stupid move,” noting that support for the MAGA movement on the international stage is becoming toxic. Analysts attribute Orbán’s falling approval ratings not only to domestic voter fatigue but also to the unpopularity of U.S. foreign policy, particularly due to military tensions surrounding Iran.

The Trump administration is attempting to support movements within European states that oppose the EU’s official course, seeking to restore global dominance. However, the defeat in Hungary, following the collapse of the nationalist coalition in the Netherlands, signals a crisis in this approach. Against the backdrop of these events, the Russian economy has officially entered a recession, further limiting the Kremlin’s ability to support politicians loyal to it in Europe.

As a reminder, according to the results of 98.93% of the votes counted, the Fidesz party won 69.35% of the vote. This gives the opposition 138 seats in parliament, allowing it to form a constitutional majority on its own.

Trump declined to comment on the defeat of his friend Orbán in the Hungarian elections.