Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized that Hungary must be the first to react to any issue concerning Poland’s sovereignty, calling Poles ‘historical friends’ and stressing that regional security requires vigilance. Speaking during a working visit to Abu Dhabi, Orbán underlined Hungary’s intention to become the United Arab Emirates’ strategic partner in Central Europe, with cooperation focused on energy, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. He noted that bilateral trade has already grown by 24 per cent.
On the war in Ukraine, Orbán described the recent incident in Poland as a reminder of the dangerous circumstances in which Central Europe lives, warning that Hungary directly borders the war. He argued that while the focus is on Ukraine, international partners are also negotiating broader issues such as energy and Russia’s reintegration into the global economy.
Orbán sharply criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accusing her of trying to drag Central Europe into the war. He said the EU’s green transition, sanctions, and migration policies were misguided and that under her leadership the bloc was heading ‘towards a cliff’. He voiced support for a motion of no confidence against von der Leyen, dismissing public opinion polls but calling her political foundations ‘flawed’.
Domestically, Orbán attacked opposition parties, particularly Tisza and DK, claiming they serve Brussels’ interests and would introduce higher taxes. He warned that the Tisza Party’s proposed progressive tax would mean heavy annual costs for teachers, soldiers, and doctors, arguing that Hungary must maintain low taxes for at least one or two decades to protect incomes and property.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the strong uptake of the new Otthon Start housing programme, which offers fixed 3 per cent loans to widen access to property ownership. He said the programme was designed to restart the construction sector without inflating housing prices.
On migration, Orbán reiterated his stance that ‘mixed societies’ undermine law and order and claimed Western Europe had sacrificed its future by sustaining migrants. While expressing sympathy for those seeking a better life, he insisted Hungary must defend its own space and security.
Closing his remarks, Orbán urged restraint and calm in Hungarian public life following the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, saying the country must ‘preserve its sobriety.’
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