On November 20, 2025, the United States government formally designated four European groups associated with Antifa as foreign terrorist organizations. This decision, announced by the Department of State, marks a significant expansion of President Donald Trump's campaign against politically motivated violence. The designated groups include Antifa Ost from Germany, the Informal Anarchist Federation/International Revolutionary Front from Italy, and two groups from Greece, namely Armed Proletarian Justice and Revolutionary Class Self-Defense. This designation will freeze their assets and restrict any financial dealings with them in the U.S. Furthermore, it includes travel bans for their members, categorizing these organizations alongside other known terrorist entities. Overall, this classification underscores the administration's efforts to combat left-wing extremism and enhance national security interests against perceived threats from politically motivated violence linked to such groups. The U.S. has previously accused Antifa of inciting violence during protests and directly associating with broader anarchist ideologies, a stance taken by the government following events linked to the movement. This move also reflects ongoing political tensions in the United States regarding how movements like Antifa are viewed, as the Trump administration has openly criticized their activities, framing them as contrary to American values. The response from European nations regarding this classification has varied, some expressing discontent while others have refrained from commenting immediately, illustrating the complexities of international perception of domestic political movements.