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As European leaders navigate their positions, they are confronted with crucial decisions about their political paths. Do they aim to integrate their perspectives into the mainstream government, or do they continue down the populist path of rebellion against established institutions? Recent months have obscured the clarity of the latter approach, as leaders like Maloney maintain a delicate balance in their alignment with Trump while demonstrating competence on international issues, such as supporting Ukraine.
All these parties, once carried by a wave of populism, are now questioning the sustainability of their identities. With the MAGA movement in the U.S. facing scrutiny, many are weighing the risks of association against the potential gains of distancing themselves from controversy.