Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, leader of Fidesz, said at the governing parties’ campaign-closing rally in Budapest on Saturday that a country, a community, and a future cannot be built on anger, hatred, or resentment. He stressed that only those who believe in the power of unity and solidarity are capable of building a lasting future.
In his speech, the prime minister highlighted that Hungary has demonstrated in recent years that there is an alternative to the path of war, namely, the path of peace. He underlined that Hungary has consistently maintained its position of staying out of armed conflicts and avoiding involvement in war.
According to Orbán, this independent stance is precisely why Hungary has attracted heightened international attention, particularly during the election period. He noted that more than a thousand international observers are expected to monitor the vote.
He emphasized that a nation is capable of defending its freedom, independence, and sovereignty, and of shaping its own future along a path it has chosen for itself. Hungary, he said, has provided an example of this over the past decade, which has made it increasingly significant on the international stage.
Evaluating the campaign, Orbán stated that the competing political forces had revealed their true nature. He reiterated that emotions such as anger and hatred cannot serve as a foundation for governance or national development.
The prime minister also spoke about Hungary’s relationship with the United States, describing it as the strongest country in the world. He argued that having such an ally guarantees Hungary’s security. He added that American officials have made it clear that the West is not synonymous with Brussels, and that Hungary is an integral part of the Western alliance.
Orbán described the past four years as particularly difficult and unfair, noting that Hungary had suffered consequences from global challenges for which it was not responsible. Despite these difficulties, he said, the government continued to implement measures supporting citizens, including raising the minimum wage, restoring the 13th month pension, expanding family tax benefits, and providing tax exemptions for mothers.
Looking ahead, the prime minister warned that challenging years may still lie ahead, but insisted that the most important goal remains keeping Hungary out of war. He argued that the upcoming election is not only about choosing a government but about deciding the country’s future.
‘The most important goal remains keeping Hungary out of war’
He claimed that Hungary’s achievements of the past 16 years are at risk, pointing to global conflicts and a looming energy and financial crisis in Europe. According to Orbán, the opposition is willing to go to great lengths to gain power, including cooperating with foreign actors and questioning the legitimacy of the electoral process.
He described these actions as part of a coordinated attempt to undermine the will of Hungarian voters through pressure, chaos, and international discrediting.
The prime minister also emphasized that one of the key stakes of the election is whether Hungary will maintain a national government or move toward what he described as a pro-Ukraine leadership. He pledged that his government would resist external pressure and continue to protect Hungary’s energy security, including opposing what he called an ‘oil blockade’ affecting the country.
Orbán further argued that Hungary has shown it is possible to defend national borders, protect families, and uphold traditional values even in the face of pressure from Brussels. He stressed that the government would continue to pursue policies supporting families, employment, and home ownership, particularly for young people.
Addressing younger voters, he said that while it is natural for young people to seek change and express dissent, true rebellion today means standing up against external pressures and defending national sovereignty.
He concluded by calling for strong voter turnout, stating that achieving national unity through democratic means requires a decisive electoral mandate. Orbán said that securing around three million votes would ensure the strength needed to protect Hungary’s interests in the coming years.
At the end of his speech, he thanked supporters for their continued trust and encouraged them to vote early and mobilize others, emphasizing that election day is not a time for silence but for active participation.
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