Right-wing organizations across the United States and Europe are strengthening their international conservative alliance through regular conferences and collaborative initiatives, marking a shift in transatlantic political coordination. The Heritage Foundation, known for authoring Trump’s Project 2025 government blueprint, has emerged as a key American partner working with European conservative groups to advance shared policy goals and counter progressive movements on both continents.
According to statements from participants, these right-wing organizations meet frequently at major events including CPAC and the NatCon summit series, where they exchange ideas and forge partnerships. On Tuesday, a Heritage Foundation representative appeared on a panel in Rome co-hosted with the Fondazione Machiavelli, discussing joint efforts to oppose European federalism and environmental policies while promoting conservative family values.
Growing Network of Conservative Partnerships
The international conservative alliance operates differently from progressive networks, according to organizers familiar with the coordination efforts. While they have not established formal communication channels like WhatsApp groups, these right-wing organizations maintain connections through summit hosting, research collaboration, and cross-border panel appearances.
Daniele Scalea, President of Fondazione Machiavelli, confirmed that collaboration among conservative groups is “growing.” The Italian think tank advertises formal partnerships and signed memoranda with several organizations including The Heritage Foundation, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Hungary’s Oeconomus Economic Research Foundation, and the Center for Fundamental Rights.
Shared Goals and Informal Cooperation
Despite the expanding network, Scalea emphasized the informal nature of these relationships. He characterized the connections as friendship-based rather than institutionally bound, noting that participating organizations do not exchange money or resources. Instead, they work together because cooperation proves more effective for advancing their common missions and shared vision for the future.
The Heritage Foundation representative McCarthy stated that the organization aims to push back against what they term “green transition madness” while promoting a vision for families that excludes gay couples and trans rights. Additionally, these conservative groups advocate for policies encouraging higher birth rates across Western nations.
Transatlantic Right-Wing Organizations Build Momentum
The strengthening ties between American and European conservative groups represents a coordinated effort to influence policy on both sides of the Atlantic. Through regular meetings at conferences and collaborative research initiatives, these organizations seek to build momentum for right-wing policies addressing immigration, environmental regulation, and social issues.
However, the extent of coordination varies among participating groups. Some maintain formal partnership agreements while others operate through looser affiliations based on ideological alignment. This flexible structure allows the international conservative alliance to expand without requiring centralized coordination or formal institutional arrangements.
Meanwhile, the organizations involved emphasize their connections to current political movements. Scalea noted that his institute maintains “a lot of commonality with the Trump administration,” suggesting these partnerships could influence policy discussions in both the United States and Europe.
Historical Context of Transatlantic Political Funding
International support for European political institutions is not unprecedented. Throughout the postwar era, the United States has funded projects promoting democratic ideals and American-style liberalism across Europe. In contrast, the current wave of conservative cooperation focuses on challenging existing European Union structures and progressive policy frameworks.
The network’s activities extend beyond simple information sharing to include joint summit organization and coordinated research initiatives. These efforts aim to provide intellectual foundation and strategic direction for conservative political movements gaining traction in various European countries.
As these partnerships continue developing, observers expect additional collaborative events and policy initiatives from participating organizations. The informal structure suggests the international conservative alliance may expand to include more groups while maintaining its decentralized coordination approach, though specific future plans remain undisclosed.
