Portugal's far right joins Viktor Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' alliance
Chega, the Portuguese far-right party, has joined "Patriots for Europe," the new nationalist alliance launched by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. "Chega's president announced their intent to be part of this sovereignist coalition," Orbán's spokesperson said on Monday, announcing the news. Prior to the confirmation, Chega's André Ventura had described the foundation of the movement as a "historic opportunity" to build a political "alternative" and unite the right. "This group is clearly against Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa," Ventura said, referring to Orbán's negative vote duri...