Far-right figureheads Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni hint at joining forces after EU elections, with Le Pen's party cutting ties with AfD. Potential reconfiguration of nationalist alliances. Surveys suggest far-right groups may win 37% of seats in the European Parliament. Differences and potential mergers among far-right factions analyzed.
Key Points
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party cuts ties with Germany's AfD
Possible alliances between Le Pen, Meloni, Orban, and Wilders discussed
Differences in stance on EU support for Ukraine create division among far-right groups
Pros
Potential for a reconfiguration of nationalist alliances
Increased unity among far-right parties in the European Parliament
Cons
Deep-seated differences between far-right factions may hinder mergers