Italy’s right-wing Lega party joins Hungarian premier’s European Parliament alliance of Patriots

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – Italy’s right-wing Lega party, led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, on Monday joined the European Parliament alliance of Patriots, initiated by Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban.

“After a long period of efforts the big group of Patriots, which will be decisive to change the future of this Europe, comes to life in Brussels today," Salvini said on Facebook.

Commenting on the development, Orban’s spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said on X, “This new right-wing faction aims to be a decisive force in shaping Europe's future. Let's join forces and fight together for a better future!”

Previously, Lega had been in the Identity and Democracy (ID) alliance along with Marine Le Pen's National Rally and many others European right-wing parties.​​​​​​​