France's National Rally is responding carefully to Trump's administration amid its growing popularity. Traditionally cautious of U.S. hegemony, the party is influenced by U.S. tariffs and French voter sentiment against Trump. Although ideologically aligned with Trump, the National Rally maintains a distance compared to other European populist leaders. In Germany, Trump's backing has led to the rise of the AfD party, and in Italy, Prime Minister Meloni's close ties with Trump enhance her influence in the EU. The significance of Trump's administration is evident in Hungary and Poland as well.
Overall they are relatively ideologically aligned with Trump, and they've been positive about his re-election. But they're much more careful than a number of other populist leaders in Europe.
Trump's shadow extends across Europe, with strong backing by Trump allies helping to catapult the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to second place in the February elections.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's warm relations with the US leader have lifted her standing within the European Union, which sees her as a potential bridge to smoothing ties with Washington.
The Trump administration's influence is also discernable in Hungary and Poland, including both of which hosted the US-founded Conservative Political Action Conference this year.
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