The new far-right alliance “Patriots for Europe”, only launched two days ago, is already attracting suitors, reflecting a wider struggle for power among the bloc’s nationalists. Announced on 30 June by radical parties from Hungary, Austria, and Czechia, the Patriots aim to become the largest hard-right group in the European Parliament, and there are certainly plenty of options to increase membership. The day after, Portugal’s right-wing populist party Chega! was reported as being close to signing the new grouping’s manifesto. That would potentially bring three more 3 MEPs into the alliance who…