A profound political transformation is sweeping across Europe, marking what many analysts are calling a “far-right spring.” Nationalist movements in several European nations are surging in popularity, propelled by a unique confluence of domestic and international factors. A particularly influential force behind this shift is the political earthquake in America that saw Donald Trump return to the White House. The resurgence of Trumpism has not only reshaped US policies but has also emboldened far-right movements in Europe, leading to a reconfiguration of political alliances and ideological narratives.

The question now being asked across the continent is: If such a dramatic political shift was possible in America, why not in Europe? The challenges that have driven the rise of nationalist movements in the US including concerns over immigration, economic protectionism, and cultural identity-are equally potent in Europe. With populist leaders already in power in countries like Italy and Hungary, and growing momentum in France and Germany, the political landscape in Europe is undergoing a seismic shift.

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has reinvigorated Europe’s far right in multiple ways. First, his administration has made no secret of its preference for nationalist leaders in Europe, giving them legitimacy and moral support. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a longtime champion of European identity politics, has received fresh encouragement from Washington. Similarly, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has successfully brought a far-right party into mainstream governance, finds herself more aligned with the US than with the European Union’s traditional leadership.

Another sign of this shifting alliance is the increasing prominence of........

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