European Conservative Figures Meet in Paris Ahead of London Rally

European conservative and nationalist figures held a closed-door meeting in Paris this week under the “Make Europe Great Again” banner. Participants discussed immigration, national sovereignty, support for Israel, opposition to Iran, Europe’s energy crisis, and sanctions on Russia.

Organizers stated the event was kept from media to avoid disruptions by counter-protesters, and it occurred in central Paris without incidents. Tommy Robinson, a British activist, delivered the keynote address and urged attendance at the upcoming “Unite the Kingdom, Unite the West” demonstration in London on May 16.

He stated that conservative movements should shift from party politics to large-scale public mobilization. According to organizers, Robinson said, “It’s time to move from conventional party politics to large-scale public mobilization,” and emphasized a campaign for the revival of Europe’s Judeo-Christian heritage.

Support for Israel and U.S.

They praised the approach of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, advocating a harder line against Tehran and its proxies. The September 13 “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration in London, organized by Robinson, drew between 110,000 and 150,000 attendees according to the Metropolitan Police, with some carrying Israeli and American flags.

Organizers reported that more than one million people attended the September event, describing it as a large protest against mass immigration and radical Islamism. A counter-demonstration by Stand Up To Racism drew around 5,000 people. Reuters reported that some demonstrators burned Palestinian flags during the event.

A panel on the energy crisis featured Anna Nguyen of Germany’s AfD, Luxembourg politician Ferdinand Kartheiser, and Bulgarian politician Clement Shopov. All three called for the European Union to reconsider or lift sanctions on Russia, arguing that the sanctions harm Europe more than Moscow.

Shopov stated the main priority should be confronting terrorism led by Iran, while Nguyen said governments should prioritize national interests. Kartheiser spoke positively about a recent visit to Moscow and called for continued dialogue with Russia.

He referenced US moves, including a waiver of certain oil-related sanctions reported by Reuters in March, as a pragmatic approach. EU figures show Russian gas imports fell from 45% to 13% between 2021 and 2025, oil from 27% to below 3%, and coal to zero.

A second panel, chaired by Belgian MP Filip Dewinter, included Josef Nerušil of Czechia, Fabian Cristian of Romania, and Bryan Graham, described as a US Republican Party representative. Participants supported lifting sanctions on Russia and a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.

Graham argued that Ukraine should consider ceding territories that gravitate toward Russia as part of ceasefire negotiations. Other figures included Alice Cordier, head of the French movement Collectif Némésis, and former Austrian vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, who sent a message stating Europe is entering a new era focused on illegal immigration and cultural renaissance.

The evening concluded with greetings from US Congressman Brian Babin of Texas, who described cooperation between America’s MAGA movement and Europe’s MEGA network as a historic turning point.

The May 16 demonstration coincides with a pro-Palestine Nakba Day march and the FA Cup final at Wembley. The Metropolitan Police stated it will impose conditions on protest routes to prevent disruption. British media reported criticism from pro-Palestinian campaigners and MPs over policing arrangements, including an Early Day Motion accusing police of favoring Robinson’s event.