American far-right figures, including former Border Patrol leader Greg Bovino, have attended a European conference focused on "remigration," a concept advocating for the expulsion of minorities and immigrants. The summit, held in Portugal, saw attendees discussing strategies to reverse demographic changes in Western nations.
Greg Bovino, who previously served as a Border Patrol leader, expressed his desire to strengthen ties with European right-wing groups. He claimed that "remigration" is already happening in the U.S. but not fast enough, criticizing current administration deportation efforts and suggesting Donald Trump needs better advisors than Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The "Remigration Summit" was organized by Martin Sellner, described as "the godfather of remigration," who founded the far-right Identitarian Movement of Austria. Sellner's plan includes removing not only illegal immigrants but also citizens deemed not assimilated into national cultures. This ideology has gained traction with European parties like Germany's AfD and Spain's Vox.
The conference also featured figures like white supremacist Jared Taylor and Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republican Club. Taylor explicitly stated his belief that countries should maintain their original European demographic makeup, while Forte criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him an "anti-American, radical Islamic migrant mayor."
Bovino emphasized that "remigration" means immigrants must assimilate to U.S. culture or not come at all. He was met with chants of "USA, USA, USA" and called remigration "the most important topic of our lifetimes." He encouraged attendees to learn from the Trump administration's strategies and focus on planning and countering opposing viewpoints. German lawmaker Kay Gottschalk of the AfD has reportedly invited Bovino to speak at the German parliament.
The event also saw the presence of Patriot Front, a U.S. white-supremacist group. Organizers restricted media access, citing the need to protect attendees' identities, though journalists were able to observe attendees entering the event. Experts suggest that the U.S. far-right sees the summit as an opportunity for international collaboration on their agenda, with Bovino's participation highlighting a perceived validation of their efforts.
