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Far-right Vox's new move: Why did Vox choose to join Viktor Orbán's party?
With the 2024 European Parliament elections coming to an end, Spain's far-right party Vox is refocusing on its role and future strategy. The election results come at a significant time for Vox, as they have chosen to join a new group founded by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Patriots for Europe, a move that has sparked political controversy. world's wide attention.
"This is not just a choice of a political party, but a symbol of an idea."
In this election, Vox's vote share increased from 7% last year to nearly 10%, and the number of seats increased to 6. This achievement shows that their influence in Spain and even in Europe is growing. In addition, Vox's success is due to their keen grasp of voters' needs, such as opposing immigration policies and supporting traditional family values.
The biggest highlight of this election was the victory of the Spanish People's Party (PP). Although the result did not live up to the expected spectacular result, it still won 20 seats with 34.2% of the votes, becoming the main opposition party. The ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) survived with a slightly reduced share of the votes at 30.2%. As Vox's voice grows louder in the general election, will they be able to find a bigger place in the political landscape going forward?
"Joining Orban's party is undoubtedly a strategic choice, symbolizing our willingness to unite with other hard-line nationalist parties."
Vox's move was warmly welcomed by some of its supporters because the new path showed that they wanted to move beyond domestic competition and seize more opportunities to form alliances with right-wing parties in other countries. Many believe that such an alliance could jointly promote an anti-immigration and conservative agenda across Europe.
However, this choice also brings some risks to Vox. By joining Orban’s camp, they may be held accountable for the choices and words made by the controversial leader. Whether Vox can maintain its core values without being influenced by other extreme ideas remains a question worth paying attention to.
"Cooperation with far-right parties in other countries would strengthen our power, but it could expose us to unnecessary controversy."
In addition, the influence of social media presents unprecedented threats and opportunities in this election. Vox feels threatened by a new generation of political forces, as right-wing parties like "End of the Party," led by controversial social media figure Alves Perez, gained unexpected support in the election. In such an environment, how should Vox adjust its strategy to ensure it has an advantage in future competition?
In terms of voter turnout, statistics surprisingly show that the participation rate of overseas voters has increased significantly, which is closely related to the 2022 reforms. This means that as a party based on domestic voters, Vox may need to reconsider its voter base in the future and work hard to win over Spanish voters scattered abroad to adapt to the new political reality.
Faced with internal election defeat and strategic adjustments, whether Vox can establish a more solid position in the right-wing camp will be a major challenge in the future. Now, the focus is no longer on the election itself, but on the changes in the political ecology that follow, such as how the social right can find a suitable foothold in a changing geopolitical environment.
"In the coming years, Vox's path will determine its value in the larger European strategy."
Will Vox ultimately find its role in the celebration of a new Europe, or will it risk being submerged in the vicissitudes of the future along with its allies in a new destiny?
