The Dutch parliament and the Hungarian government are moving to designate the far-left group Antifa as a terrorist organization, aligning themselves with the decision earlier this week by U.S. President Donald Trump. The move aims to curb escalating political violence across Europe and North America linked to Antifa networks.
In The Hague, lawmakers approved a motion presented by Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV). Wilders argued that Antifa cells are already active in the Netherlands, pointing to incidents in which conservative politicians, students, and journalists have been threatened, harassed, or physically assaulted. According to Wilders, the group’s activities go beyond street protests and are aimed at silencing dissenting voices. The Dutch government must now respond formally and decide whether to proceed with the terrorist classification, which would broaden police powers for surveillance and prosecution.
In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed that his government will also designate Antifa as a terrorist organization. Orbán recalled the case of Ilaria Salis, an Italian woman linked to Antifa, who had previously entered Hungary, participated in violent attacks, and later went on to obtain a seat in the European Parliament. “They now lecture Hungary from Brussels. This is unacceptable,” Orbán declared, underlining his commitment to strengthening legal measures against extremist groups operating under the guise of activism.
The decision follows Trump’s announcement in Washington that Antifa would be considered a “major terrorist organization” in the United States, after the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump said the designation was necessary to stop years of unchecked violence and intimidation against conservative citizens.
Although Antifa presents itself as an “anti-fascist” movement, observers note that it operates in a decentralized manner, with loosely connected groups across Europe and the United States. Critics argue that this structure makes it difficult to establish accountability and increases the risk of infiltration by violent extremists.
Supporters of the proposals in the Netherlands and Hungary say that the terrorist designation is necessary because Antifa operates in an ambiguous way, using social media and direct action tactics to intimidate political opponents while avoiding any clear structure or leadership that could be held accountable.
The moves in The Hague and Budapest mark the first time European governments have seriously considered labeling Antifa as a terrorist group, a measure long demanded by conservative parties across the continent. If implemented, the designation would criminalize violent activity and enable financial tracking, preventive arrests, and international cooperation against transnational cells.
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