Budapest, Hungary – On May 29–30, the Budapest Congress Center will once again become the epicenter of global conservatism as it hosts CPAC Hungary 2025, now in its fourth consecutive year. Organized by the Center for Fundamental Rights, this flagship European installment of the Conservative Political Action Conference arrives under the resounding theme: “The Age of Patriots Is Here.”
In a moment marked by ideological realignments across the West—including Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the meteoric rise of the Patriots for Europe bloc in the European Parliament—CPAC Hungary 2025 is poised to be more than a summit. It’s a clarion call for conservative unification across continents. And no figure symbolizes the dynamism of this transatlantic momentum more vividly than Eva Vlaardingerbroek, the Dutch firebrand whose 2024 address became an internet sensation—and a lightning rod for debate.
A Defining Forum for Global Conservatism
Since its inception, CPAC Hungary has evolved into a keystone for conservative thought, offering a platform where policy, ideology, and identity converge. The 2024 edition welcomed over 3,000 attendees, including 500 international delegates from six continents, with a roster of 80 speakers ranging from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to Georgia’s Irakli Kobakhidze and Spain’s Santiago Abascal. The 2025 lineup continues the tradition, boasting voices such as Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, and the returning Abascal.
“The Western world is undergoing a regime change—political, cultural, and spiritual,” remarked Miklós Szánthó, Director General of the Center for Fundamental Rights, in January 2025. “What we are witnessing is a synchronized conservative resurgence. CPAC Hungary is where these waves meet and amplify.”
This year’s gathering comes at a critical juncture. Trump’s second term is already reshaping global discourse, reviving protectionist trade policies, tightening border controls, and challenging multilateral institutions. European conservatives—particularly in Central and Eastern Europe—view these moves as both validation and inspiration. Orbán is expected to echo his signature call for a “sovereigntist world order,” railing against progressive orthodoxy while advocating for a return to national self-determination.
Eva Vlaardingerbroek: The Star of 2024 Returns
No figure in last year’s conference drew more attention than Eva Vlaardingerbroek. Her 2024 speech, “The Great Replacement Is Not a Theory—It’s Reality,” became one of the most discussed—and divisive—moments in conservative media worldwide. While YouTube removed the video for violating hate speech guidelines, the speech went viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing over 54 million views in weeks. Vlaardingerbroek’s blunt delivery and rhetorical firepower earned her praise from populist leaders and criticism from progressive watchdogs, solidifying her as a new icon in European conservatism.
Drawing from Statistics Netherlands (2024), she underscored that migrants now comprise 56% of Amsterdam’s population, with similar figures in The Hague and Rotterdam. She framed these shifts as symptoms of a broader, deliberate campaign to dismantle European identity. While the demographic data was largely accurate, her core assertion—that mass migration constitutes a purposeful replacement engineered by elites—remains fiercely debated.
Still, the emotional power of her message, centered on support for embattled Dutch farmers, opposition to “woke feminism,” and the defense of Western values, resonated deeply with conservative youth and traditionalist voters. For many, she is not just a commentator, but a cultural warrior.
Anticipating Her 2025 Address
With CPAC Hungary 2025 on the horizon, expectations for Vlaardingerbroek’s upcoming speech are sky-high. Political winds have shifted dramatically: Trump is back in office, the Patriots for Europe bloc is gaining seats, and economic instability is returning to the global spotlight. Just this week, U.S. 30-year bond yields hit 4.96% (May 24, 2025), triggering fresh anxieties over inflation and fiscal sustainability. These pressures, paired with growing public dissatisfaction toward liberal economic models, may offer fertile ground for Vlaardingerbroek to broaden her critique beyond culture to economics.
She is likely to weave a transatlantic narrative, connecting U.S. protectionism, European nationalism, and cultural sovereignty into a unified conservative doctrine. Her rhetoric may touch on the inflationary risks of globalist policies, linking economic discontent to deeper ideological failings in the West’s liberal order.
Moreover, her return is shrouded in renewed controversy. Last year’s speech not only sparked censorship debates but also spotlighted the fragile balance between free expression and inflammatory rhetoric. CPAC Hungary’s “No Woke Zone” policy, which barred CNN from covering the 2024 event, underscores the conference’s aversion to mainstream critique—a stance that both energizes its base and alienates moderates.
The Broader Context: Turbulence and Opportunity
CPAC Hungary 2025 doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It unfolds against a backdrop of accelerating geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty. Markets are reacting nervously: the S&P 500 dropped 2% this week, and banks are confronting eroding capital margins. Trump’s tariffs—designed to protect American industry—are driving up prices, clashing with traditional conservative calls for deregulation and fiscal restraint.
In Europe, populist movements continue to clash with Brussels on everything from agriculture to immigration. Hungary’s own positioning—often isolated within the EU but bolstered by American allies—adds tension and intrigue to CPAC’s ambitions.
And yet, for organizers, this friction is not a bug—it’s a feature. The goal is not to court consensus but to forge a new conservative paradigm, one that’s unapologetic, transnational, and determined to redefine the political status quo.
The Eyes of the Movement
CPAC Hungary 2025 is more than a political conference; it’s a barometer of the conservative movement’s ambitions and anxieties. With Eva Vlaardingerbroek returning to the stage that vaulted her into global prominence, the spotlight will be fierce—and the stakes even higher.
Whether she will double down on her cultural narrative, venture into economic critique, or unveil a broader ideological synthesis remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: as conservatives gather in Budapest to chart the future, Vlaardingerbroek’s voice will echo far beyond the Congress Center. In the words of one organizer: “This is not just a conference—it’s the frontline of a cultural realignment.”
