In brief
As the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Donald J. Trump approaches, a notable presence of European conservative leaders is anticipated in Washington. Prominent among them is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, recognized for her hardline stance on immigration and her recent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Other right-leaning politicians are expected to attend as well, indicating a shared anti-immigrant sentiment among these leaders and Trump.
Despite the turnout of right-wing elites, the absence of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is significant. Kovacs, Hungary's secretary of state for international communications, confirmed that Orban was not invited, highlighting traditional practices of excluding foreign heads of government from the inauguration. This situation sheds light on the evolving dynamics between Trump and European leaders as he assumes office once more. Their collective stance on immigration could drive future discussions in transatlantic relations.
