Far-right groups launch unofficial campaign for European elections

French far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen spoke in Madrid (AP)

Europe’s far-right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy while declaring their support for Israel in its war against Hamas.

French National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought to rally voters at an event organised by Spain’s far-right Vox party in Madrid ahead of the EU’s parliamentary elections from June 6-9.