The Palacio de Vistalegre on Sunday became the stage for a grand finale to the Europa Viva 2025 gathering that exceeded all expectations. Under a September sun that made attendees crowd at the doors hours before the opening, the stands filled to the very last seat. The atmosphere was electric, with flags waving and chants that recalled a historic rally more than a simple political congress.
Dozens of leaders from Europe and the Americas had traveled to Madrid to show their support for European patriots and, in particular, for Santiago Abascal, host of the event and central figure of the day. From the United States to Hungary, from Austria to Argentina, the message was unanimous: the sovereigntist Right feels part of the same cultural and political battle against mass immigration, corruption, and what they called “the hatred of the Left.”
Among the most celebrated speeches was that of André Ventura, leader of Chega and the primary political force in Portugal. His frontal attacks against Pedro Sánchez and Iberian socialism drew continuous shouts and applause from a devoted audience. “Ventura, brother, Spain is with you,” echoed through the corridors of the venue. His rapport with Abascal was immediate, clearly signaling the Portuguese-Spanish alliance within this new European patriotic axis.
Abascal, for his part, delivered the line that defined the day: “They do not kill us for being fascists; they call us fascists in order to kill us”—a cry that captured the atmosphere of outrage over what he described as political and media persecution. The VOX leader also warned that “we will never accept the Caliphate of Brussels” and denounced that “they are promoting and profiting from the invasion.” Amid boos at the European Commission, he directly attacked Ursula von der Leyen, whom he labeled “the boss of Feijóo and Sánchez.”
Messages of support arrived from every corner of the sovereigntist political map. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent a recorded greeting reaffirming her commitment to “a Europe of strong nations, not submissive bureaucrats.” From Washington, representatives of The Heritage Foundation recalled the transatlantic alliance in defense of Western values. Javier Milei, President of Argentina, also joined with a vibrant speech in which he linked the European cultural battle with the struggle against Latin American socialism.
The memory of fallen leaders, such as Charlie Kirk in the United States, was ever present, as he has already become a martyr of free speech and of the cultural battle against the global left.
The event concluded with a call for a complete overhaul of the current European political system: outright rejection of mass immigration, denunciation of corruption, and a call to defend Christian and national roots. “What we have experienced this weekend is not an isolated act; it is the beginning of a great wave,” summarized one of the organizers in the farewell speech.
Inside the venue, a mood of militant euphoria prevailed. Entire families and young people wearing patriotic t-shirts and waving national flags took photos in a festive atmosphere. The chants didn’t stop until the crowd dispersed—a moment that made clear that, beyond the speeches, what had happened in Vistalegre was the internationalization of a political project that is a strong, vibrant, and growing alternative to socialist and globalist power in Europe and beyond.
