Giorgia Meloni & Viktor Orbán

Giorgia Meloni: Giorgia Meloni, Premier of Italy, demonstrated opposition to Donald Trump's Iran war by denying the United States access to an air base.

Viktor Orbán: Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, maintains strong ties with Donald Trump, despite growing European backlash against Trump's policies, which could impact his reelection chances.

Giorgia Meloni: Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, is a populist leader who supported Viktor Orbán. His defeat may signal a challenging future for her and other populist figures.

Viktor Orbán: Viktor Orbán was the nationalist leader of Hungary for 16 years, whose tenure was marked by strained relations with the European Union and policies that led to the freezing of EU funds. His defeat is seen as a turning point for populism.

Giorgia Meloni: Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, has gained stronger ties with other European leaders after being criticized by Donald Trump. Her stance on Ukraine and refusal to allow United States bombers to use a base in Italy — Sicily without parliamentary approval have contributed to this shift, though her association with Donald Trump has negatively impacted her popularity in Italy.

Viktor Orbán: Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary and a close ally of Donald Trump, was voted out of office, suggesting negative perceptions of the Donald Trump administration weighed on him politically.