Steve Bannon plans European far‑right “Movement” to coordinate populist parties and raise funds

Steve Bannon plans European far‑right “Movement” to coordinate populist parties and raise funds The passage outlines a concrete plan by a former White House adviser to create a trans‑national right‑wing think‑tank, naming specific European leaders (Orban, Salvini, Le Pen, Farage) and hinting at fundraising and data‑analysis activities. It provides actionable leads – the nonprofit “The Movement,” its staff size, and Bannon’s contacts – that could be followed up for financial‑flow and foreign‑influence investigations. While the claims are largely promotional and unverified, they involve high‑profile actors and could trigger significant controversy if substantiated. Key insights: Bannon is establishing a non‑profit called “The Movement” to act as a strategic hub for European populist parties.; Goal: coordinate right‑wing parties to win up to a third of the European Parliament in 2019 elections.; Mentions direct contacts with Matteo Salvini, Viktor Orban, Marine Le Pen, Nigel Farage, and Italian Lega/5‑Star leaders.