Executive Summary
The Story So Far
Why This Matters
Who Thinks What?
Alvise Perez, a 35-year-old Spanish EU lawmaker, officially launched his anti-immigration party, “Se Acabo La Fiesta” (“The Party’s Over”), on Sunday in Madrid. The move follows the party’s surprising success in last year’s European Parliament elections, where it secured nearly 5% of the vote and three seats, signaling a further fragmentation and rightward shift in European politics.
Party Platform and EU Stance
Addressing thousands of supporters at the launch event, Perez vowed to tackle corruption, crime, and traditional political structures. He proposed “the biggest deportation plan in Spain’s recent history,” targeting immigrants who commit crimes, to be financed by freezing all foreign aid.
Perez also directed sharp criticism at the European Union, stating it had “betrayed its foundational principles” and served “a globalist bureaucracy.” He argued that the bloc harmed Spanish interests in favor of France and Germany, promising a referendum on Spain’s membership if the EU did not “respect” the country.
Beyond immigration and EU policy, Perez’s platform includes promises of lavish tax cuts. He has cultivated a significant social media presence, with over one million followers on Instagram, where his content often features mockery of the European Parliament and tirades against perceived corruption.
Context and Challenges
The insurgent popularity of Alvise Perez and “Se Acabo La Fiesta” emerged amidst a broader wave of conservative gains across the European bloc. This rise occurred even in Spain, a country once considered more resistant to far-right surges following the 1939-1975 dictatorship of General Francisco Franco.
Despite his initial electoral success, Perez’s popularity has reportedly waned, with recent polling placing his support closer to 1%. Furthermore, the Spanish Supreme Court has opened four cases against him, involving allegations of illegal funding and harassment of two EU lawmakers elected under his movement in 2024, who have since distanced themselves from him.