Two European Countries Follow Trump’s Lead, Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Organization

The Dutch Parliament voted Thursday to classify Antifa as a terrorist organization, a move that follows President Donald Trump’s announcement a day earlier that the group would be designated a “major terrorist organization” in the United States.

🚨 BREAKING: Now, the NETHERLANDS parliament just voted to designate ANTIFA as a terrorist organization, following President Trump’s lead.

EVERY COUNTRY in western Europe should follow suit, ASAP. pic.twitter.com/7C7VppjzcO

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 18, 2025

The actions come in the wake of the September 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Utah.

Kirk, 30, was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, identified by authorities as a left-wing extremist.

His murder sparked international condemnation and renewed attention on Antifa-linked violence.

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During an official visit to London on Wednesday, President Trump issued a statement through Truth Social.

“I am pleased to inform our many US patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, a sick and dangerous left radical disaster, as a major terrorist organization,” he wrote.

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— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 18, 2025

The post quickly generated millions of interactions online.

While the designation in the U.S. is largely symbolic due to current legal limitations on applying terrorism designations domestically, the move was intended to signal a broader international commitment to countering violent extremist groups.

In the Netherlands, lawmakers advanced a measure directing the government to expand surveillance on Antifa-linked networks, increase penalties for members, and dismantle affiliated organizations.

The vote, backed by the country’s center-right coalition, aligns with proposals made in the U.S. as far back as 2019, when senators including Ted Cruz urged similar measures against the group.

The Dutch decision could serve as a model for other European governments, particularly in Germany and France, where Antifa demonstrations have led to repeated clashes with police and counter-protesters.

Security officials in both countries have long debated the challenge of monitoring the decentralized movement, which has no formal hierarchy but is tied to episodes of violence across Europe and North America.

The measure passed in the Dutch Parliament requires the executive branch to respond with specific plans for implementation.

That response is expected in the coming weeks and may include expanded powers for domestic security services to track funding sources, communications, and cross-border coordination.

President Trump and European leaders who supported the classification have framed it as part of a broader effort to combat political violence following Kirk’s assassination.

The developments mark one of the most significant steps yet by a European legislature to confront Antifa.

Lawmakers in the Netherlands argued that the group’s activities, including street violence and property destruction during protests, constituted a direct threat to democratic institutions.

With Kirk’s assassination serving as the immediate backdrop, U.S. and European leaders are signaling that further measures may follow.

Trump administration officials have pledged to continue coordinating with allied governments to strengthen security responses against extremist groups.

The Dutch government’s forthcoming plan will determine how far the new classification will extend in practice, including potential prosecution guidelines and intelligence-sharing with other European states.

For now, the move represents a clear alignment with the U.S. position and a significant step in reshaping how Western governments confront Antifa-related violence.

It appears as if the Netherlands isn’t alone.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban joins the fight:

🚨BREAKING: Viktor Orban announces Hungary will now also designate Antifa a terror-organisation

The West has had enough! pic.twitter.com/qefZwoSoVJ

— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) September 19, 2025