Spanish influencer Alvise Perez has launched a new right-wing political party, ‘Se Acabo la Fiesta’ (The Party is Over), in Spain. The party’s platform includes a call for a mass deportation campaign targeting illegal migrants, as well as promises of a ‘mega-prison’ for repeat offenders devoid of luxuries like gyms and swimming pools. Perez, a former anti-establishment YouTuber, also pledged to combat electoral fraud with AI technology and lower taxes for families with children and low-income individuals. The party’s launch followed a rally in Madrid where thousands attended, marking its official transition from an electoral group to a formal party.
Perez has previously criticized the European Union’s support for Ukraine, arguing that the conflict with Russia is of little relevance to Spain. The emergence of ‘Se Acabo la Fiesta’ adds to the growing presence of right-wing parties in the EU, following the rise of similar movements in Germany, Italy, and France. In recent years, right-wing parties have been on the rise in multiple EU countries, including Germany, Italy and France. There already exists a major right-wing party in Spain named Vox. Founded in 2013, it has seen steady gains in successive elections since. In July, the party vowed to deport eight million illegal migrants if elected into power.
The launch ceremony for ‘Se Acabo la Fiesta’ took place in Madrid on Sunday, marking the official transformation of what had been an electoral group into a party. According to the organizers, some 5,000 people turned up for the inaugural rally, with Perez outlining the party’s goal as taking part in the 2027 general elections with a view to ending the ‘corrupt party system’ in Spain. The YouTuber pledged to carry out the ‘largest mass deportation of immigrants in recent Spanish history,’ if voted into power, arguing that the ‘streets are no longer safe’ in the country.
On top of that, Perez promised that he would take his cue from Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and create a ‘mega-prison’ for repeat offenders that would feature no ‘gyms and swimming pools.’ The influencer-turned-politician also called for tougher penalties for corrupt officials and lower taxes for families with children and people on low-income.
To tackle ‘electoral fraud,’ which, according to the party leadership, plagues the Spanish political system, ‘The Party is Over’ intends to introduce a ‘new software powered by Artificial Intelligence’ to conduct an alternative vote count. Speaking back in March, Alvise voiced strong opposition to the EU’s military aid to Ukraine, warning that such policies could lead to a Third World War. ‘I don’t want a single Spanish life to be lost in a war that isn’t ours,’ he clarified at the time.
There already exists a major right-wing party in Spain named Vox. Founded in 2013, it has seen steady gains in successive elections since. In July, the party vowed to deport eight million illegal migrants if elected into power. The party’s stance on immigration and its hardline policies against corruption have drawn considerable attention, especially as right-wing parties have gained traction across the EU.
With the rise of right-wing politics in Europe, the implications for the region’s political landscape are significant. The emergence of new parties like ‘Se Acabo la Fiesta’ reflects a broader shift in public sentiment, raising questions about the future of immigration policies and the role of populist leaders in shaping national and international agendas.
As right-wing parties continue to gain popularity, the impact on European politics, including potential effects on the EU’s foreign policy and internal cohesion, could be substantial. The growing influence of such parties may challenge existing political norms and potentially lead to significant policy changes that could affect both national and international affairs.