Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s vaccination capacity is far beyond the number of doses arriving from the EU Jan 15, 2021 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Orbán said that Hungary has so far inoculated 105,728 people, and the number of newly confirmed infected is on the decline, with a rising number of those who have recovered from the coronavirus.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on Kossuth Rádió: We have stopped the second wave of the coronavirus, now the task is to prevent a third one from starting Jan 03, 2021 - Zoltán Kovács In his first 2021 radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán detailed the government’s vaccination plan and its prognosis of the coronavirus pandemic and also talked about how the Hungarian economy will shift gears in the coming decade.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's response to Manfred Weber Dec 30, 2020 - Viktor Orbán Samizdat No.5.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Antwort an Manfred Weber Dec 30, 2020 - Viktor Orbán Samisdat Nr.5.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán congratulates Romania’s newly elected prime minister Dec 28, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter of congratulation to Romania’s newly elected prime minister, Florin Cîţu, and assured him of Hungary’s support.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary has entered the "decisive phase of the battle" against Covid-19 Dec 25, 2020 The prime minister said that Hungary will receive its first shipment of the coronavirus vaccine on December 26.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán announced extension of economy protection action plan Dec 19, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “For us, all lives and all jobs matter,” Prime Minister Orbán said in a brief video statement on his Facebook page before announcing the latest government measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of the coronavirus crisis on Hungarian families and businesses.
Blog Prime Minister The victory of common sense Dec 11, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Brussels is not able to blackmail Hungary with money, there is no new weapon against us.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Orbán responds to Manfred Weber: 'The truth, dear Manfred, is completely the opposite' Dec 04, 2020 EPP group leader Manfred Weber stated in an online press conference on December 3 that the notorious rule of law mechanism, designed to force Member States into altering their stance on key policy areas, is not being set up expressly against Hungary and Poland. According to PM Orbán, however, the truth is completely the opposite. The following is the official, English language transcript of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's response to Weber.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary stands firm on the separation of financial matters from political questions Dec 04, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Orbán said that with the joint declaration last week, Poland committed itself to not submitting to any compromise that is unacceptable to Hungary on linking the rule of law to the EU budget. The PM also spoke about plans in Brussels to let in 35 million migrants, the coronavirus vaccine and the upcoming elections in Romania.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Proponents of tying financial matters to political questions will “ruin several EU countries” Nov 27, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “We will stick to the position we took in the summer: EU countries with high debt-to-GDP ratio will find themselves in big trouble. The second wave of the coronavirus won’t go easy on them,” PM Orbán said in an interview with Kossuth Rádió this morning. Besides EU affairs, the PM talked about George Soros and his influence on European politics, the coronavirus vaccine and the potential coronavirus situation in Hungary during Christmas.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: This debate is not about money Nov 26, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács After his one-day visit to Hungary, Polish Prime Minister Mateus Morawiecki and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a joint press conference on the Hungarian-Polish veto on the Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union and the Next Generation recovery fund. The two heads of government also signed a common statement on their position.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán: Europe must not succumb to the Soros network Nov 25, 2020 - Viktor Orbán The following text is PM Orbán's reply to the article by George Soros, published in Project Syndicate on November 18.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: George Soros is one of the most corrupt people in the world and he is threatening Hungary and Poland Nov 20, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In an interview this morning on Kossuth Rádió, PM Orbán spoke about George Soros’ latest offensive against countries that oppose migration, the Hungarian veto of the EU budget, mass coronavirus testing, movement restrictions and incoming shipments of the coronavirus vaccine.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's statement on Hungarian Government veto of EU's budgetary legislative package Nov 18, 2020 The following is the official, English transcript of the PM's statement.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán hopes restrictions could be lifted by Christmas Nov 12, 2020 Regarding the new restrictions, PM Orbán said they were instrumental in ensuring the necessary quality and safety of hospital treatment.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: There are moments when we must take action, without any hesitation Nov 11, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In an interview last night, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the latest restrictions, the coronavirus vaccine, testing, and the economy.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán announces new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s a complete list Nov 09, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In a video posted on his Facebook page, PM Orbán announced that the government proposes a set of new restrictions, including a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., the closing of restaurants and bars, a comprehensive ban on events, and a requirement for high schools and universities to switch to e-learning.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Mask wearing is key, Hungarians must abide by the regulations Oct 30, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “Right now, obligatory mask wearing is key,” PM Orbán said on Kossuth Rádió this morning, adding that it is not the number of new restrictions that matter, but how many people obey the existing rules.
Blog Prime Minister Not again! More “experts,” and this time they're going on about PM Orbán and Christianity Oct 29, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács To present an analysis like this as in-depth and rigorous is a bit of a stretch. Clickable? Yes. Scholarly? No.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Brussels is trying to raise Hungary’s left-wing parties to power Oct 07, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In a live interview with HírTV this evening, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about an array of pressing issues, including the next steps in Hungary’s defense against the coronavirus, the new wage increase for doctors, the latest attacks against Hungary from Brussels and the Next Generation EU recovery fund.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary under increasing pressure until vaccine is at hand Oct 05, 2020 PM Orbán said that the government was ready to open additional hospitals and to assign more doctors and nurses “in an effort to keep up with the task”.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We have had enough of the virus, but the virus hasn’t had enough of us Oct 04, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In an exclusive interview this morning with Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the coronavirus situation in Hungary, the next steps of the defense, doctors’ wage increases, rule of law and the EU’s economic relief package.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: EU member states may negotiate their own recovery package deal Oct 02, 2020 EU member states may negotiate their own recovery package deal without EU institutions if the debate on tying EU funds to the rule of law prevents the bloc from setting up the fund.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán ahead of EU summit: If debates about the rule of law delay the establishment of the emergency fund, it's possible to make intergovernmental deals Oct 01, 2020 In a statement to MTI earlier today, before taking off to the EU's upcoming summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made it clear that if the debate about tying the rule of law to EU finances would delay the establishment of the coronavirus emergency fund, then it is possible to make intergovernmental deals, outside the EU framework.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán in an exclusive TV interview: Together we will succeed in defeating the second wave of the coronavirus Sep 28, 2020 In the interview, Prime Minister Orbán spoke about the potential arrival date of a coronavirus vaccine, the significance of our healthcare and education systems, and the importance of protecting Hungarian jobs.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We must not let the virus paralyze our everyday lives Sep 21, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In a parliamentary address earlier today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán noted that the second wave of the coronavirus is here, but Hungary is now more prepared than during the spring. Reiterating that the country must continue to function, the PM added that the government’s programs for managing the economic consequences of the epidemic are not rescue packages, but rather investments.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán in Magyar Nemzet: Together we will succeed again Sep 21, 2020 - Viktor Orbán The following text is the official, English-language transcript of Prime Minister Orbán's article in conservative daily Magyar Nemzet.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: The defense will end only after we have a vaccine against the coronavirus Sep 18, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “Hungary has to continue to function in a way that everybody abides by the regulations,” Prime Minister Orbán reiterated in an interview with Kossuth Rádió this morning. The country has an action plan in place, akin to a war plan, on how it will respond as the number of confirmed cases grows, he said. The PM also noted that current economic growth indicates Hungary will experience a labor shortage.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán inaugurates new bridge between Hungary and Slovakia: Today, Europe is being constructed in Central Europe Sep 17, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács At the inauguration ceremony of the brand new Monostor Bridge over the Danube near Komárom, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the Danube does not separate, but connects Hungary and Slovakia, while PM Matovič said he hopes “we will get to build many more bridges like this one.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán on new coronavirus measures: “We have already succeeded once, and we will succeed again.” Sep 16, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In a brief video statement published on his Facebook page, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a list of new government decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed at protecting Hungary’s population while also ensuring that the country can continue to function.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in an exclusive interview: Our war plan against the coronavirus is about ensuring that Hungary continues to function Sep 13, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Armed with the outcome of the national consultation on the coronavirus and based on our experience in dealing with the epidemic, PM Orbán said that now we need to put in motion a “war plan” that will protect the lives of Hungarian people and keep the country functioning.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary must continue to function, confidence in the Hungarian economy is strong Sep 11, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular interview on Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán focused on the growing coronavirus epidemic and related government measures, the economy, schools and “a safe island in Central Europe.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We will ensure the highest possible degree of freedom while maintaining all important, necessary restrictions Sep 04, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In an interview on Kossuth Rádió, dedicated almost exclusively to the defense against the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the latest national consultation, the importance of obeying rules and regulations, Brussels’ criticism of Hungary closing its borders, and Central Europe’s place in the new world order.
Blog Prime Minister Orwell was right: The left is just utterly ignorant Sep 01, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Over the past ten years, we’ve had to read many deceptive, hostile and politically driven articles about Hungary and the work of the government. And as we have had to say many times: It is impossible to sink any deeper than this. And yet, one Finnish paper has done so yet again.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán at Bled Strategic Forum: Europe is in trouble Aug 31, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Europe is now in trouble, said Prime Minister Orbán, because we still have not identified our new position in the global economy. To resolve the situation, the prime minister proposes to set up a common, European military defense capacity, complete the EU’s security complex with Serbia and make our economy more competitive under the leadership of what he calls the “Central European locomotive.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on Kossuth Rádió: New restrictions must be put in place due to the epidemic, starting in September Aug 21, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács The epidemiological situation is getting worse in most European countries; this is why Hungary must introduce new, stricter restrictions in order to tackle the spread of the coronavirus. In an interview on Kossuth Rádió this morning, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about the start of the school year, an upcoming economic growth plan and the importance of geostrategic thinking for Hungary.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We must fight for freedom every minute Aug 20, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács At the traditional August 20th swearing-in ceremony of military officers this morning, in honor of Hungary’s National Day, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about the importance of Central European unity, the future of European civilization and our nation’s survival.
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary to receive 40.7 billion euro recovery package Aug 11, 2020 PM Orbán has revealed that Hungary’s funding from the multiannual budget and the recovery package will run to 40.7 billion euros.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán briefs parliament on results of EU summit Aug 11, 2020 PM Orbán said in his letter that the Hungarian government had succeeded in ensuring that member states in similar economic situations are granted equal treatment.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Everyone must assist in the defense against the coronavirus Aug 07, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular slot on public radio, Prime Minister Orbán spoke about the importance of a collective defense against the coronavirus, the link between the epidemic and illegal migration, the national consultation and Hungary’s improving employment figures.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Our defense against the coronavirus is currently well-tuned, any change would only bring new risks Jul 31, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Prime Minister Orbán said in his regular interview on Kossuth Rádió that while the crisis keeps growing in neighboring countries, Hungary’s defense has proven to be effective. Besides the coronavirus, the PM touched upon the state of Hungary’s economy and spoke briefly about incoming EU funds.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We won an important battle, not the war Jul 24, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular slot on Kossuth Rádió, PM Orbán talked about the favorable outcomes of the four-day EU summit, the coronavirus and the national consultation.
Blog Prime Minister EU summit: Hungary emerges as a winner Jul 21, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Following four long days of negotiations, EU leaders came to an agreement late in the evening on Monday. It was a big win for Hungary.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is “on Italy’s side” Jul 21, 2020 In a text message to Matteo Salvini, PM Orbán said he had told reporters in Brussels that Hungary firmly stood by Italy.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: There's a good chance a deal will be reached on EU recovery package Jul 20, 2020 The prime minister said the size of the recovery fund must be adequate to manage the economic downturn caused by the epidemic.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Netherlands are delaying EU recovery package agreement Jul 20, 2020 The prime minister said the Netherlands wanted to introduce a mechanism to monitor how European Union funds are paid out to and spent by member states.
News in Brief Prime Minister Watch PM Orbán's doorstep press statement from Brussels before re-engaging in negotiations on the EU economic recovery package Jul 19, 2020 Prime Minister Orbán talked to representatives of the press before re-engaging in negotiations on the EU's economic recovery package. Here's the video in full.
News in Brief Prime Minister Parliament's decision on EU recovery package is binding for PM Jul 16, 2020 At the EU summit this week, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be bound by parliament's conditions.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán sends Hungary's support to France on Bastille Day Jul 15, 2020 PM Orbán reassured Macron that in the spirit of mutual respect France can rely on the Hungarian people’s unwavering support in the realization of common European goals.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and President Áder congratulate Polish President Andrzej Duda on re-election Jul 14, 2020 PM Orbán called Hungarian-Polish friendship “an engine of Central European cooperation and a key factor in European politics”.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán at “Europe Uncensored”: There are two competing concepts for the future of Europe Jul 08, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács One of these concepts — a progressive, liberal-leftist, semi-Marxist concept — is coming from Western Europe, Prime Minister Orbán said. There is, however, another one, a concept of Europe based on Christian culture, pro-family policies and the understanding that national identity is a value that needs to be preserved.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Lecture of Viktor Orbán at the webinar conference “Europe Uncensored” Jul 08, 2020 Budapest, 8th July 2020
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán takes part in "Europe Uncensored" live video conference Jul 08, 2020 The innovative "Europe Uncensored" live video conference includes three regional leaders which aims to give a wider audience access to their unfiltered thoughts.
News in Brief Prime Minister European statesmen to discuss the future of Europe in “Europe Uncensored” an online forum on July 8 Jul 06, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, President Aleksandar Vucic and Prime Minister Janez Jansa, as well as François-Xavier Bellamy, member of the European Parliament and head of the French delegation to the EPP Group, will contribute and share their visions of a conservative Europe.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Non-EU citizens not allowed entry to Hungary just yet Jul 03, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that as the EU opens up travel to Europe for the citizens of 14 countries outside of the bloc, Hungary will keep its borders closed for the time being.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: If Hungary wants peace, it must take action against migration Jul 03, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “We must resist the pressure to allow people into the country without proper controls,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this morning. The PM also said that Central Europe is ready to help the southern member states in the current economic crisis.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: No officer in uniform will be left to fend for themselves in Hungary Jun 27, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In a speech this morning during the swearing-in ceremony of police and disaster management officers, Prime Minister Orbán said that while the honor of officers in uniform is being questioned in some countries, Hungary will not be such a country.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán’s meeting with Slovak PM: We want to be successful together Jun 16, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Prime Minister Orbán met with his Slovak counterpart, Igor Matovič, on Friday in Budapest. In the joint press conference that followed, the two leaders discussed economic ties, the future of Hungarians in Slovakia and a friendly understanding on the question of Trianon.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán at V4 summit: It’s morally unacceptable that rich countries would receive more from the EU recovery fund Jun 12, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Speaking at a Visegrád Four summit in Prague yesterday, Prime Minister Orbán said that although it goes directly against Hungarians’ philosophical convictions about money, an extraordinary situation requires an extraordinary solution. Hungary is therefore willing to accept and welcome the initiative to jointly take out loans at the EU level.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Epidemiological preparedness must be maintained, without an extraordinary legal order Jun 12, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about the upcoming steps for Hungary’s continued defense against the virus, the state of the economy and his view on the EU’s plan to take on loans via perpetual bonds.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s commemoration speech Jun 06, 2020 6 June 2020, Sátoraljaújhely
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Good Morning Hungary” Jun 02, 2020 29 May 2010
News in Brief Prime Minister Coronavirus Update: PM Orbán says Budapest can now move to second phase of defense May 16, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the government is lifting the curfew restrictions imposed due to the novel coronavirus epidemic in Budapest, with measures in the capital to follow the rest of the country with a two-week delay.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on European Court decision: There is a coordinated assault on Hungary and our laws, but our constitution will prevail May 15, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács In his Friday morning interview on Kossuth Radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed the possibility of lifting restrictions in Budapest, the government’s job creation programs, transit zones, the court ruling on the case concerning the Roma community in Gyöngyöspata, and the decision handed down yesterday by the European Court of Justice concerning migration and border protection.
News in Brief Prime Minister Coronavirus Update: PM Orbán says restrictions on movement will remain in place Apr 09, 2020 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today announced that the restrictions on movement will remain in place for the time being.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Extraordinary announcement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Apr 06, 2020 6 April 2020, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister Coronavirus Update: PM Orbán said his government will create as many jobs as are lost in the coronavirus crisis Apr 04, 2020 In a letter addressed to Luca Visentini, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said his government will create as many jobs as are lost in the coronavirus crisis.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on coronavirus: We need to understand that our lives will change Mar 13, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “There are optimistic reports out there saying that the virus has ended in China, but these are false,” PM Orbán said. He added that we are not talking about weeks but rather months here, and “we need to take into account that our lives will change compared to how they were before.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: the EU also has an interest in a strategic partnership with Moldova Mar 12, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “It is in the interest of the European Union as a whole to establish strategic partnerships with countries on its eastern borders, including Moldova, and to keep EU membership and economic cooperation open,” said PM Orbán at a joint press conference with Ion Chicu, the Moldovan Prime Minister.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on the EU budget: An ambitious Europe needs an ambitious budget Feb 22, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “Right now, we are very far from coming to an agreement. There are two positions. We will continue negotiations sometime in the future,” PM Orbán said following the two-day European Council summit in Brussels on the EU’s upcoming seven-year budget.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in State of the Nation address: The last decade has been the most successful in Hungary’s last 100 years Feb 16, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Building a nation’s stature, said Prime Minister Orbán, begins with “the strengthening of self-respect.” While Hungarians have grown distant from the idea that “we can look at ourselves as a successful people,” it is time that we say it out loud: “The last ten years have been the most successful in the last 100 years of Hungarian history.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán warns of growing migration pressure at Hungary’s southern border Feb 13, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Visiting Hungary’s southern border fence alongside Slovak PM Peter Pellegrini earlier today, Prime Minister Orbán said that with spring weather right around the corner, migrants are expected to arrive in even larger masses and in a more organized manner.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Berlin: Germany-Hungary trade volume broke records every year Feb 11, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács At a press conference prior to their meeting yesterday in Berlin, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed a wide range of issues including bilateral trade, the EU budget, Europe’s competitiveness and the EU enlargement policy.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Rome: Liberalism is over; it’s time for Christian Democracy Feb 06, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Following meetings with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte, Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi in Rome, Prime Minister Orbán addressed a panel at the National Conservatism Conference on Tuesday. There, he talked about a handful of Europe’s most pressing problems.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Europe is in need of new challenges and “new energetic movements” Feb 05, 2020 PM Orbán noted that the Hungarian economy has been growing at a rate of 4-5 percent in recent years, adding that the unemployment rate had fallen to 3 percent, with public debt also shrinking.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán calls for EU budget to be allocated fairly Feb 04, 2020 Following a meeting with European Council President Charles Michel in Brussels, the prime minister said the EU budget should be put on a "fair footing".
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Brussels has wrecked Europe’s economic policy Feb 04, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Following last Saturday’s Friends of Cohesion Summit in Portugal, Prime Minister Orbán had some choice words about past mistakes and the EU’s future economic performance.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Brussels: We want a fair budget Feb 03, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács Prime Minister Orbán spent the day in Brussels discussing the EU’s next, seven-year budget with senior EU officials, including European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán travels to Brussels then Rome to discuss challenges facing Europe Feb 03, 2020 The prime minister will first meet European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. He will then head to Rome to meet Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Positions on EU budget are far apart Feb 03, 2020 The prime minister said European economic policy had been “ruined” in Brussels in recent years, the results of which will soon become apparent.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The “Soros Network” is behind the migrant crisis Jan 31, 2020 PM Orbán branded Soros as “the world’s number-one oligarch” who was “financing NGOs, groups, activists” in “mafia-like networks”.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: One would have to be blind not to see that migration in the Balkans is organized by the Soros Network Jan 31, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács On Tuesday morning, dozens of illegal immigrants stormed the Hungarian border crossing near Röszke, where they were immediately captured by border guards. “This is not the first occasion. We have seen this before,” Prime Minister Orbán said on Kossuth Radio this morning, reminding listeners that there have been nearly 3,500 illegal attempts in January alone. The PM then discussed the Soros network, the coronavirus and the Roma segregation case in Gyöngyöspata.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We were one centimeter away from leaving the EPP Jan 17, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács “This cannot go on,” Prime Minister Orbán said in his regular Friday morning interview on the public Kossuth Rádió. “If the EPP doesn’t stand up for Hungary, then we will have to start a new, Christian-Democratic European movement.” Besides the European Parliament vote yesterday, the prime minister talked about V4 relations with Austria, “prison deals” in Hungary and the Roma segregation case in Gyöngyöspata.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: 2019 was about elections; the next two will be about governing Jan 09, 2020 - Zoltán Kovács It was a no-holds barred, nearly three-hour-long, press conference with more than one hundred journalists from the domestic and foreign press corps – and yes, among those present were the biggest, most critical media outlets.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán sums up a successful year for Hungary Dec 27, 2019 The prime minister said 2020 would be a difficult year for Europe, and said that Brussels had made “two grave mistakes: it allowed migrants in and mismanaged Europe’s economic policy”.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: NATO focus on migration is a Central European success Dec 04, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács This is the first time, Prime Minister Orbán said, that NATO recognized mass migration coming from the south as a security challenge.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Europe can only be saved if she returns to her Christian identity Nov 26, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Through illegal migration, the prime minister said earlier today, masses of radical Islamists have come to Europe. In the not-so-distant future, this could lead to a swift change in the religious-cultural composition of the continent.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary getting the most important portfolio in the European Commission is the greatest diplomatic success in a decade Nov 22, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Regarding Olivér Várhelyi’s new position as European Commissioner, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the importance of the Neighborhood and Enlargement portfolio. The prime minister also talked about next year’s agenda and maintaining the country’s economic success.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Prague: We are Europe’s future Nov 17, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács “The cooperation of Central European countries is engraved in the hearts of Central European people,” Prime Minister Orbán said earlier today in Prague, adding that the upcoming years will be all about the success of Central Europe and the Visegrád Four. A few highlights from the PM’s speech honoring the 30th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution, a peaceful transition of power that marked the end of the communist era.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We need to halt the demographic decline Nov 15, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács A country with a declining population, Prime Minister Orbán said, should not live under the illusion that the decline will stop without our own effort. In his speech at the meeting of the Hungarian Diaspora Council yesterday, the Prime Minister touched upon an array of pressing issues including immigration, family policy, the state of Hungary’s economy, and the country’s military capabilities.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Both Hungary and Slovenia know exactly what migration and uncontrolled border crossings mean – a threat to national security Oct 28, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Hungary and Slovenia share the same fate when it comes to migration, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Hungary will help Slovenia protect its borders. The prime minister also spoke about “very serious consequences” if the EU continues to block new member states, while Slovenian Prime Minister Sarec expressed his government’s full support for Hungary receiving the European Commission enlargement portfolio.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: “It’s in our fundamental interest to avoid another Röszke” Oct 25, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular, Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió, Prime Minister Orbán tackled an array of pressing topics, including the ongoing Turkish-Syrian conflict, the local elections and the government’s current mandate, the ‘Borkai scandal’, the family and economy protection action plans, and even Brexit.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘The Hungarian miracle didn’t come cheap. We demanded an independent Hungary in a Europe of nations’ Oct 23, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In his speech honoring the martyrs of Hungary’s 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that he has no doubt that the youth of today’s Pest would stand strong just as their grandparents did in 1956. After all, the PM said, “a homeland can only exist as long as the patriots outnumber those that align with foreign powers.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Government is ready to “cooperate with all mayors and local councils" Oct 22, 2019 PM Orbán said that following the local election results “everybody, regardless of party affiliation, must work for Hungary and the Hungarian people. The nation cannot be in opposition.”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: “Homeland cannot be in opposition” Oct 22, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Opening the fall session of the Hungarian Parliament yesterday, PM Orbán said that it is ready to cooperate with all mayors and local councils that will cooperate and that everyone must work for Hungary and the Hungarian people. He also noted Fidesz’s continued strength and mandate, family policy success, further economic goals, the EU’s mistake regarding Albania and North Macedonia, and carbon neutrality.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán on Gergely Karácsony: My job is to give him a chance and provide the necessary conditions Oct 18, 2019 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has vowed to honor the agreements made with outgoing Budapest Mayor István Tarlós with the new mayor.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The government will treat all municipalities equally Oct 17, 2019 "In the past period the Hungarian government has established a fair relationship with every municipality and this will continue to be the case, irrespective of a municipality's (political) color," the Prime Minister said.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary can offer the Turkic Council a bridgehead to Europe and the EU Oct 16, 2019 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told those gathered at the 7th Turkic Council summit in Baku that Hungary can offer the Turkic Council a bridgehead to Europe and the European Union.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: László Trócsányi’s only “sin” is that he helped keep Hungary safe from immigration Sep 27, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In this morning’s radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about his latest visit to Rome, the attempts of pro-migration forces to prevent László Trócsányi from becoming European Commissioner, and the resurrection of the migrant quota system.
Blog Prime Minister Der Spiegel, you’re biased and growing out of touch Sep 26, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Yes, Prime Minister Orbán stands for families, the nation and our Christian culture. No, that doesn’t make him a dictator.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: “We have built a Christian democratic state” and “we are a majority among the people” Sep 21, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács “In Hungary, in recent years, we have developed a new model of political and state theory, and a Christian-democratic state has been built,” said Prime Minister Orbán, addressing an event organized by Fratelli d’Italia in Rome, adding that proof of the model’s success is demonstrated in three parliamentary election victories that delivered a two-thirds majority.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Rede auf dem Kongress des Verbandes der Christlichen Intellektuellen (Keresztény Értelmiségiek Szövetsége, KÉSZ) Sep 17, 2019 14. September 2019, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 12th Congress of the Federation of Christian Intellectuals (KÉSZ) Sep 17, 2019 14 September 2019, Budapest
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on the new European Commission: The V4 countries have won vital portfolios Sep 13, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Two of the vice-presidents on the new European Commission will come from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, while the Polish commissioner will oversee Agriculture. “The whole region, with the V4 at the helm, is seeing an on-going increase in appreciation,” Prime Minister Orbán said in a radio interview this morning, before talking about enlargement, the European way of life, foreign policy goals and family policy.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Freedom fighters like us always knew there was one, single Europe Aug 19, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Even at times of division, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, “freedom fighters like us always knew that there was only one, single Europe.” As the prime minister reflected on the historic significance of Hungary-Germany relations, Hungary’s role in German reunification and the future of Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel named the Pan-European Picnic a symbol of unity and thanked Hungarians who 30 years ago helped overcome the lines of division.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán at Tusványos: “The essence of illiberal democracy is the protection of Christian liberty” Jul 27, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Liberals defined the terms so that democracy can only be liberal. However, according to Prime Minister Orbán, the requirement that Christian democracy must be liberal is not true. Their liberal internationalism can only succeed when it becomes universal. And they oppose what we are doing in Hungary because a true, working model of an illiberal state has come together, our own Christian democratic state.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Migration will continue to define future political debates Jul 12, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Migration remains the main question for debate in European politics, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his regular, Friday morning radio interview. He also spoke of the Visegrád Group’s increasing influence in Europe and called out the Hungarian opposition for its behavior in the European Parliament.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Address by Viktor Orbán at an event marking the United States’ Independence Day Jul 10, 2019 Budapest, 9th July 2019
Blog Prime Minister The 1956 Revolution, Imre Nagy, the 1956 Institute: facts vs. sensation Jun 17, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The liberal media is freaking out about Imre Nagy and 1956
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We can only support EU leaders who respect Central Europe Jun 14, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The Visegrád Group is unified in terms of both personnel- and content-related questions, PM Orbán said in his radio interview this morning, adding that he thinks it’s possible to find the right candidate for European Commission president “within one or two weeks”. In the remainder of the interview, the prime minister touched upon the relationship between Fidesz and the European People’s Party, Hungary’s priorities in the next five years, economic policy and the aftermath of the Hableány boat accident.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: “Every second person in the country put their trust in us” May 31, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In an interview on Kossuth Radio’s morning program “Good Morning, Hungary”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about his party’s election victory last Sunday, his determination to realize the will of the Hungarian people, and challenges facing the future of Europe.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech on the night of the European Parliament election May 27, 2019 26 May 2019, Budapest
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Next to a record voter turnout, we reaped a record victory May 26, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling alliance of FIDESZ-KDNP dominated the European Parliamentary elections in Hungary today, winning 52.14 percent of the votes and securing 13 seats in the European Parliament.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán in Bild: The left represents things that destroy Europe [complete interview in ENG] May 24, 2019 “I do everything for the success of EPP. I want the EPP to win the European elections,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published this morning in the German daily Bild, adding that he’d rather that the European People’s Party didn’t “tie its fate to the political left,” to a bloc that “represents things that destroy Europe.”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Good morning, Hungary” May 20, 2019 17 May 2019
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and President Trump strengthen their two countries’ strategic ties in a number of areas May 14, 2019 “People have a lot of respect for this prime minister,” President Trump said of PM Orbán. “I know he’s a tough man, but he’s a respected man”
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump praises PM Orbán’s anti-migration efforts May 14, 2019 “I would like to express that we are proud to stand together with the United States in the fight against illegal migration, terrorism and to protect and help the Christian communities around the world,” PM Orbán said
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We have reinforced our relationship as allies on several important fronts May 14, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The relationship between Hungary and the United States carries an important strategic dimension. And yesterday, with the meeting between our prime minister and the president of the United States, the relationship has taken on a new air.
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump on the “very good” relationship with Hungary: PM Orbán has done the “right thing” on immigration May 13, 2019 While Prime Minister Orbán is a tough man, said President Trump at the joint press conference this afternoon in the White House, he is a respected man and has done the right thing on immigration.
Blog Prime Minister President Trump invited PM Orbán to the White House, and our critics are freaking out May 11, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács This week, if you’re to believe the East Coast liberal elite, Prime Minister Orbán not only does not belong in the Oval Office, he “dreams of liquidating the intelligentsia,” you know, “like Pol Pot or Josef Stalin”. I swear, you can’t make this stuff up.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement after talks with Heinz-Christian Strache, Vice-Chancellor of the Republic of Austria May 07, 2019 6 May 2019, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the Italian newspaper La Stampa May 02, 2019 1 May 2019
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in La Stampa: Salvini is the most important person in Europe today May 01, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács On the eve of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini’s visit to Budapest tomorrow, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sat for an interview with the popular Italian daily La Stampa. In the interview, the prime minister discusses migration, the future of the European People’s Party, nationalism and a perspective on “three Europes”. Here are some highlights:
Blog Prime Minister Bernard-Henri Lévy in Budapest and the witch hunt against Scruton: here’s the tyranny of liberalism’s political correctness Apr 12, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The French “public intellectual” Bernard-Henry Lévy paid a visit to Budapest this week. He offered his deep assessment of the Hungarian prime minister, calling him “the most obnoxious bastard,” who is, by the way, “building an authoritarian rule in Hungary.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán addresses CDI meeting on Brexit, economy and EP elections Apr 11, 2019 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a meeting of the Centrist Democrat International (CDI) in Brussels on Wednesday, highlighting the issues of Brexit, Europe’s economic slowdown and the European parliamentary elections
News in Brief Prime Minister "Orbánism" book includes many false allegations Apr 11, 2019 "Viktor Orbán possesses an outstanding intellectual capacity. Few are those who are as informed, open and erudite as he is," writes Mária Schmidt on her blog
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán highlights the importance of Christian identity in Cape Verde Mar 29, 2019 PM Orbán highlighted that it is rare nowadays for a country to openly identify as Christian. “This is banned in Europe,” he said, adding that “we can’t talk about questions of identity there; it’s a different world"
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘We won’t do what Brussels dictates, if it’s not good for Hungarians’ Mar 24, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács With candid remarks about the leftward drift of the European People’s Party and the continued efforts in Brussels to impose a pro-immigration agenda, Prime Minister Orbán called on voters to turn out in large numbers at the European Parliamentary elections on May 26th and said that Hungary must not back down in the face of pressure.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Today we made a good decision together to remain unified Mar 20, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács Prime Minister Orbán said that the EPP, together with Fidesz, made a good decision, one that allows Europe’s strongest party alliance to wage a unified campaign behind Manfred Weber.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Orbán Viktor’s ceremonial speech on the 171st anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1848/49 Mar 18, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács 15 March 2019, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán celebrates national day Mar 15, 2019 Only strong nations can withstand imperial pressure, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a letter to all Hungarians around the world on the country's national day
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘If we lose our Christian culture, we are going to lose our freedom’ Mar 15, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács “Without the protection of our Christian culture, we are going to lose Europe, and Europe will no longer belong to the Europeans,” Prime Minister Orbán said earlier today. In his remarks honoring the 171st anniversary of Hungary’s 1848-49 revolution, the PM also talked about Hungarian national unity and a “Central European renaissance”.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We won’t compromise on migration and the protection of Christian culture Mar 08, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Radio earlier today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the ruling party’s relations with the EPP, his call for a new council of interior ministers to handle immigration and the implementation of the family support package.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarians have the right to know what’s going on in Brussels Feb 22, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Kossuth Rádió interview this morning, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the European Parliamentary election campaign, the importance of informing Hungarians about Brussels’ plans and touched upon the early responses to the government’s latest pro-family package.
Blog Prime Minister Ministerpräsident Orbán: Die Ungarn haben das Recht zu wissen, was in Brüssel passiert Feb 22, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács In seinem regelmäßigen Radiointerview sprach Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán heute Morgen über den Europa-Wahlkampf und darüber, wie wichtig es ist, die Ungarn über die Pläne von Brüssel zu informieren, und ging auch auf die ersten Reaktionen auf das neueste Familienpaket der Regierung ein.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's letter to the researchers of the Lendület Programme Feb 15, 2019 12 February 2019, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s “State of the Nation” address Feb 11, 2019 10 February 2019, Budapest
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in State of the Nation: Brussels has become the stronghold of a “new internationalism” that would transform Europe into an immigrant continent Feb 10, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács The Hungarian response calls for something different: stronger families, more children.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Next week’s debate on Hungary in the European Parliament “will be a Soros-style session, election rally and campaign event” Jan 25, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács “When it comes to important issues, and we listen and pay attention to the people, we get their answers,” PM Orbán said in this morning’s interview on Kossuth Rádió. Besides the results of the latest national consultation, the prime minister touched upon the upcoming European Parliament’s debate on rule of law in Hungary and George Soros’s efforts to expand his influence in the European Commission.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s answers to journalists’ questions at his international press conference Jan 18, 2019 10 January 2019, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press conference at the 127th Government Info Jan 18, 2019 10 January 2019, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán to make annual state of the nation address on February 10th Jan 14, 2019 The prime minister will talk about the government measures decided on the basis of a national consultation on family policy conducted in November and December
Blog Prime Minister Dear Mainstream Media: This is fake news and it’s why you’re losing your readership Jan 10, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács This morning, Prime Minister Orbán held a press conference with nearly 50 media outlets, domestic and international. After an opening statement, he took questions for almost two hours (!) in a lively free-wheeling exchange.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘Our goal is that opponents of immigration become a majority in the institutions of the EU’ Jan 10, 2019 The upcoming European Parliamentary elections will be decisive, said Prime Minister Orbán at the government’s first press conference of the year in an opening statement before an extended and free-wheeling Q&A session with domestic and international press. As Hungary remains the only EU state that has asked its citizens directly about migration, these EP elections present an opportunity for the people of Europe to decide about the continent’s future.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Good morning, Hungary” Dec 26, 2018 21 December 2018
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in interview with Austrian paper: Once again we are the bad guys, the bad guys of world politics Dec 24, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Recently, Prime Minister Orbán sat for an exclusive interview that was published December 23rd in the Austrian paper Österreich and the online portal oe24.at. The interviewer, Dóra Varró, covered a range of topics from migration to the coming European Parliamentary elections. Here are some highlights.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says new labor law will be good for workers Dec 13, 2018 “I listen to everyone – especially trade unions: I listen to their views, I respect freedom of opinion, and I always take into consideration the arguments which are expressed. In this case I think that the objections put forward carried far less weight than the legislative amendment itself. This is a good law, which will be good for workers,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán congratulates Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on becoming leader of CDU Dec 11, 2018 In a letter to Kramp-Karrenbauer, PM Orbán said that she took over the party at a “crucial moment” for the CDU, for Germany and for the European Union
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Fresh blood is needed in the European Parliament Dec 10, 2018 Regarding the so-called “migrant visas”, PM Orbán said that “it is rather funny” that a vote on an issue must repeated over and over again until the result seen by bureaucrats as the right one is finally achieved
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán hits back over Ronald S. Lauder claims that Hungary should “limit freedom of speech and the freedom of the press” Dec 07, 2018 The prime minister wrote that “despite my respect for you, I cannot fulfil such a request"
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on the double-standards of Brussels: ‘Democracy is stronger today in central Europe than in western Europe’ Dec 07, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “The Hungarian national economy has become a powerful and shock resistant economy, one that is able to provide jobs for the people,” Prime Minister Orbán said this morning, commenting on Q3 GDP growth topping 5 percent. In his regular radio interview, the PM talked about the reasons behind Hungary’s economic success, the ongoing national consultation and the affronts coming from Brussels.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán builds relations with Croatia in Zagreb Dec 04, 2018 The prime minister said he had arrived in Croatia to help put bilateral relations back on track
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: UN migration pact is a flawed document, and whoever signs it presents a serious risk to their own citizens Dec 03, 2018 PM Orbán said the document set down principles that would not reduce illegal migration but stimulate it
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Prague: On the rough terrain of European politics, only the brave ones survive Dec 03, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Following his stop in Bratislava to attend the Friends of Cohesion summit, where he predicted “difficult negotiations concerning the next seven-year EU budget,” Prime Minister Orbán was in Prague to meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to talk economic cooperation, V4 and the upcoming EP elections.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Negotiations about the EU’s next seven-year budget are expected to be complicated but will result in an agreement Nov 30, 2018 The prime minister said the 2021-2027 budget will be the most important issue after next year’s European Parliamentary elections
Blog Prime Minister US Congressmen send letter of “strong support” to PM Orbán: ‘No one but the Hungarian people should decide on these policies’ Nov 30, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács A group of US congressmen have expressed their “strong support” to Prime Minister Orbán and his democratically elected government following the “decision by the European Parliament to punish Hungary for exercising its rights to sovereignty and the promotion of its national identity.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán on official visit to Slovakia and the Czech Republic Nov 29, 2018 The prime minister will today attend the high-level meeting “Friends of Cohesion” which is organised by the Slovak government in Bratislava Castle, followed by meetings in the Czech Republic
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Endorsement of Brexit withdrawal agreement by EU leaders is “a sad day for the European Union” Nov 26, 2018 The prime minster said that not only is Brexit a great political and economic loss for the EU, but the UK, which is a rich country, will also take much money with it
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán discusses the migrant crisis and Brexit during radio interview Nov 23, 2018 The prime minister said Brussels had failed to keep migrants out of Europe while failing to keep Britain inside
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Forbidding the people to talk about something will only backfire Nov 23, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “The issue of the migrant debit cards came as a surprise even for weather-beaten veterans like me,” Prime Minister Orbán said this morning, adding that handing out anonymous debit cards to “people we don’t know” is a direct threat to the lives of Europeans. In his regular Friday morning radio interview, the PM talked about migration, Brexit, former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and relations with neighboring countries.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán attends inaugural match played at new football stadium in Székesfehérvár Nov 22, 2018 Despite the cost to build the new stadium in Székesfehérvár, MOL-Vidi has leased the pitch from the municpality for ten years which will help toward repaying the costs
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: By 2030 Budapest may become one of the most liveable large cities in Europe Nov 19, 2018 The prime minister said that in the next decade Budapest may live to see the most successful period in its history
News in Brief Prime Minister Steve Bannon says PM Orbán has a natural talent for politics just like President Trump Nov 19, 2018 During an interview with Hungarian commercial television RTL Klub, Steve Bannon said PM Orbán was one of his heroes and a leading light in Europe
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Within the next few years Central Europe will be the engine of the European economy’s growth Nov 19, 2018 The prime minister draws attention to the fact that the volume and value of German-French trade only reaches 50 percent of the volume of trade between the V4 and Germany “which is unprecedented"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets Sam Brownback to promote the protection of persecuted Christians and the fight against anti-Semitism in Europe Nov 16, 2018 The United States administration is extremely interested in the Hungarian government’s policies aimed at assisting persecuted Christians
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pays tribute to world famous Hungarian composer György Kurtág Nov 16, 2018 Hungarian composer György Kurtág premiers his first opera in Milan to a sell-out crowd
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary holds important energy talks with the US in Parliament Nov 14, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry held talks with David B. Cornstein, Ambassador of the United States of America, Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Antal Rogán, Head of the Cabinet of the Prime Minister
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: In the next five to ten years the Central and Eastern European region will be the economic engine of Europe Nov 12, 2018 PM Orbán said the Central and Eastern European region is an emerging center of power and over the next five to ten years it will be the economic engine of Europe
News in Brief Prime Minister Government Spokesman slams The Economist for biased video Nov 09, 2018 “After a century that saw two world wars that wrought catastrophic damage and a half century of communism that attempted to erase our national identity,” writes Kovács,” Hungary makes no apology for putting cultural preservation among our top priorities”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Without its nations, Europe would lose its spiritual and cultural identity Nov 09, 2018 The prime minister addressed a European People’s Party (EPP) congress in Helsinki on Thursday
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: It’s better to govern with the people than against the people Nov 09, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Having just returned from the EPP Congress in Helsinki, Prime Minister Orbán sat for his regular radio interview this morning to talk about the upcoming EP elections, the UN migration pact, the ongoing national consultation and the liberal hysteria around the “Soros university”.
News in Brief Prime Minister FT likens Trump’s presidency to the way PM Orbán successfully runs Hungary Nov 08, 2018 The Financial Times in the UK discusses the emergence of billionaire George Soros and the affect his actions have had on both the United States and Europe
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets Croatian PM on sidelines of EPP congress to discuss bilateral ties and challenges faced by Europe Nov 08, 2018 The two prime ministers reviewed topical political and economic issues and discussed their countries’ preparations for next spring’s European Parliamentary elections
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Speech of Viktor Orbán at the congress of the European People’s Party Nov 08, 2018 Helsinki, 8th November 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarian businesses have a future in China Nov 07, 2018 Hungarian delegation attends opening of the Hungarian pavilion at the Chinese International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán leads Hungarian delegation at Chinese expo Nov 05, 2018 The prime minister is due to hold bilateral talks with China's President during the official visit to Shanghai
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘We live at peace with ourselves’ Nov 02, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács The reopening of the Museum of Fine Arts signals the end of an era of cultural policy that “aped others and therefore was mediocre,” Prime Minister Orbán said. In a Europe where national heritage and identity are at peril, the reopening also repays a debt that has been standing for more than seventy years.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: A strong European People’s Party is required Oct 30, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hunor Kelemen agree that a strong EPP is required and both parties will support Manfred Weber’s nomination to the post of President of the European Commission
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Budapest is a global sports capital Oct 29, 2018 PM Orbán pointed out that Budapest has all the features and capabilities to claim the title of a global sports capital: its geographical location, its beauty, its economic development, the hospitability of the people living here, its vivid cultural life, its strong services sector, but above all the safety of the city
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech on the 62nd anniversary Oct 24, 2018 Budapest, 23 October 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán speaks before a crowd of thousands to commemorate the 1956 anti-Communist uprising Oct 24, 2018 The prime minister took to a specially constructed stage outside the House of Terror Museum to deliver a message that was as much about the future of Europe as it was about the 1956 revolution
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Nation states gave Europe its strength Oct 23, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We would have never thought,” Prime Minister Orbán said, that 29 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, Europe – once again – has to face a massive challenge. This time, it’s not “an external military threat, American or Russian endeavors that put Europe’s future in jeopardy,” but it’s Europe itself. This is why “we have to vote for the future of patriotism and national pride,” the PM said.
Prime Minister Blog PM Orbán on EU summit: We defended our ground Oct 20, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Even though “we have successfully defended Hungary’s right to protect its own borders,” Prime Minister Orbán said, “the debate remained the same.” However, they’ve put a new idea on the table, and it’s “the best proposal” to date.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s right to border protection was “successfully defended” at EU summit Oct 19, 2018 Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz suggested that the EU should adopt the concept of “mandatory solidarity”, each Member State should contribute to the management of migration, but not necessarily by taking refugees in
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Of the two candidates, Viktor Orbán supports the nomination of Manfred Weber, not Alexander Stubb Oct 18, 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister Brexit talks lead agenda at Heads of State summit in Brussels Oct 18, 2018 The three-day Heads of State summit in Brussels included talks on Brexit, Russia and border control
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s tourism industry is one of the country’s most successful economic sectors because it’s the safest in Europe Oct 17, 2018 Hungary's security program has assured the safety of Hungarians and those visting the country who can roam freely without fear of terrost attack or high crime rates
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Andy Vajna discuss success of Hungarian film industry Oct 17, 2018 Government insiders reveal that the trio discussed the success of the Hungarian film industry and how to push it even further forward to become the leading European film hub
Blog Prime Minister Globalists vs. the defenders of the nation: It’s been a remarkable couple of weeks Oct 15, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Interesting, indeed.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The children are our future and succession planning is the number one national cause Oct 15, 2018 The prime minister said the Hungarian people’s historical experience shows that the struggle fought for the future will be won by those who have a vision
News in Brief Prime Minister Government Spokesperson says Juncker’s PM Orbán EPP comment is revenge Oct 15, 2018 Kovács believes Juncker's comment is personal revenge in light of the fact that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán did not support him when he ran for the office of President of the Commission four years ago
Blog Prime Minister Brussels just keeps turning out more pro-migration plans Oct 13, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Brussels has just published its latest plans, and it’s a “collection of horror stories for the Hungarian people.” In his regular Friday morning radio interview Prime Minister Orbán touched on a number of topics, including Brussels’ intention to take away from member states their authority to protect the border, the global conflict between globalists and nationalists and the main driving force behind Hungarian foreign policy.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarians must own up to their successes to build a better nation Oct 12, 2018 The prime minister said that if there is something and someone to be proud of, then we truly should be proud
News in Brief Prime Minister Mayor Tarlós will work closely with PM Orbán to develop and rebuild Budapest Oct 11, 2018 “We all have a vested interest in Budapest regaining its old glory. The government itself is convinced that Hungary can only be a serious country if its capital, too, undertakes serious endeavours,” PM Orbán said
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: The culture war is waged across all of Europe, not just in Hungary Oct 11, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács According to Prime Minister Orbán, the story of Hungary’s survival teaches a lesson to today’s Europe: we should protect our identity, our culture or else “we will fall victim to a creeping pan-European cultural surrender.”
Blog Prime Minister A strong Europe requires a strong and stable Turkey Oct 10, 2018 “The security of Hungary is directly related to the stability of Turkey,” Prime Minister Orbán said during a joint press conference after his talks on Tuesday with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Later, he reiterated Turkey’s indispensable role in stopping the flood of illegal migrants and spoke about economic ties between Hungary and Turkey.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s government is “one of the most stable” cabinets in Europe Oct 10, 2018 The prime minister called for “radical improvements” in terms of the country’s competitiveness and the government would soon adopt an action plan to help improve the national economy
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with President Erdogan to strengthen Hungarian-Turkish relations Oct 09, 2018 “A stable Turkish government and a stable Turkey are a precondition for Hungary not to be endangered in any way due to overland migration,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: It is Europe, not Hungary, that is locked in a culture war Oct 05, 2018 “Soon there will be total agreement that our future has to be built on family, labor and the reunification of the nation,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister Government Spokesperson says the gap between Western elites and electors has grown spectacularly recently Oct 02, 2018 Zoltán Kovács said Western liberals, left-wing groups and politicians have lost touch with members of the public who are compelled to face mass migration and deteriorating public security. “They take the view that it is time for a change,” he said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says sport is the shared language of Central Europe Oct 01, 2018 PM Orbán said it is natural that sport binds together the peoples of Central Europe – such as Serbs and Hungarians
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with head of Tata Group about the development of the Hungarian economy Oct 01, 2018 The prime minister highlighted that Hungary’s economic achievements create sound foundations for intensifying cooperation with India’s largest private company, the Tata Group
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The pharmaceuticals industry is both one of the Hungarian economy’s drivers and one of the most innovative areas Sep 26, 2018 PM Orbán said the country’s goal is to achieve further expansion in the sector, and for its share to increase from its present level of 6 percent of gross national product to 8 percent
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán opens EuroSkills Budapest 2018 Sep 26, 2018 The prime minister said Europe can only overcome its competitive disadvantage by training excellent skilled workers
Blog Prime Minister No surrender: Hungarian borders must be protected by Hungarians Sep 21, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács PM Orbán has been saying it for years. Europe must make border security the top priority, before any discussion of quotas or anything of the kind. Now, as we heard in Salzburg this week, some are finally coming around to the stark reality that protecting Europe’s border is serious business. That’s generally a step in the right direction, but some of the proposals out there take things off track.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary insists on the right to carry out its own border protection Sep 21, 2018 During a meeting of prime ministers belonging to the European People’s Party (EPP), PM Orbán stressed that “there is no need for Frontex to defend the Hungarian borders for us”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary insists on its right to protect its borders Sep 20, 2018 The prime minister said there was no need to take away border protection competencies from Hungary, arguing that “we’re capable of protecting our borders. We insist on the right to keep it our job"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with President Putin in Moscow Sep 19, 2018 PM Orbán said it is in Hungary’s national interest that “there should be good cooperation between the two halves of Europe,” including constructive ties between Hungary and Russia
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Moscow: Hungary values its good relations with Russia Sep 19, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “It is in Hungary’s national interest that cooperation between the two parts of Europe are as good as possible,” PM Orbán said following his meeting with President Putin, adding that Hungary-Russia connections play a special role in this relation. During his joint press conference with the Russian president, the prime minister talked about the expansion of the Paks nuclear plant, future natural gas shipments, economic relations between the two countries and the protection of the persecuted of Christians.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Nobody takes away our right to border protection Sep 18, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We will not let anyone take away even a tiny bit of our right to border protection,” PM Orbán said in his address to the opening session of Parliament, adding that Hungary as a country is neither a transit zone, nor a holding camp. He also confirmed that the government will take legal steps against the EP’s decision last week to adopt the Sargentini Report.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The Hungarian government will not give up its right to control the country’s borders Sep 18, 2018 “We will not allow anyone to take away one iota of our border control rights,” PM Orbán said during his address at the opening of parliament’s autumn session on Monday
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: EU is seeking to strip Hungary of its right to protect its borders Sep 14, 2018 The prime minister pointed out that Europe would hold elections next May and called the current members of the European Parliament has-beens
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán defends Hungary at plenary session of the European parliament in Strasbourg Sep 12, 2018 During the debate on the Sargentini Report, the prime minister said the fight against migration is not a party political issue and that he is prepared to cooperate with any government that wants to defend the EU’s borders
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: The Sargentini Report condemns Hungarians because they have decided we will not become an immigrant country Sep 11, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “Hungary will not yield to blackmail,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in today’s European Parliament debate on the Sargentini Report. “It is going to halt illegal migration and defend its rights - even against you, if need be.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán becomes first Hungarian prime minister to pay official visit to Kyrgyzstan Sep 06, 2018 The prime minister held talks in Bishkek with the Kyrgyz head of state Sooronbay Jeenbekov. The two leaders discussed strengthening economic, tourism, scientific and cultural cooperation between the two countries, and signed an important agreement on tourism
Blog Prime Minister The debate over the Sargentini Report, Part 1: These issues are ancient history Sep 06, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács The European Parliament convenes in plenary next week to consider a resolution to impose sanctions on Hungary for alleged violations of the rule of law. The motion would trigger the Article 7 procedure, the so-called “nuclear option,” against a member state. That’s serious stuff.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is ready for opening a new chapter in the cooperation with Turkic states Sep 03, 2018 PM Orbán revealed that Hungary’s Eximbank had opened a 1.5 billion USD credit line to promote economic cooperation with Turkic countries
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán to attend contentious LIBE hearing on Hungary's rule of law Aug 31, 2018 PM Orbán has said the report could be considered a “Soros report”, aimed at pressuring Hungary to change its standpoint on the issue of migration, “but that will not happen”
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Europe’s security depends on Salvini’s “historic mission” Aug 30, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács It is Matteo Salvini’s mission to prove that migration can be stopped not only on land but also at sea, said Prime Minister Orbán, adding that even though Hungary has already shown the world that immigrants can be stopped at the border, Brussels’ migration policy still focuses on “managing” the crisis instead of putting an end to the influx of intruders.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Illegal migrants should not be distributed among member states but turned back to their homelands Aug 29, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said the Italian interior minister is “the first Mediterranean politician that seeks to stop migrants
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán working under tight schedule over coming weeks Aug 28, 2018 PM Orbán returns from holiday and has a busy schedule over the coming weeks, including talks with the Russian president and the Italian deputy prime minister
News in Brief Prime Minister Rare orchids named after Viktor Orbán and Gyula Horn arrive in Hungary Aug 14, 2018 Specimens of the hybrid orchid species, originally grown in the Singapore Botanical Garden, were sent to the Fűvészkert Botanical Gardens in Budapest.
News in Brief Prime Minister Criticism PM Orbán received over statements surrounding Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations was unwarranted, says State Secretary Aug 03, 2018 Tamás Menczer said it was not Hungary that had made unfriendly moves against Ukraine but the other way round, highlighting Ukraine’s education law that prevents national minorities from studying in their mother tongue
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Every European country has the right to protect its Christian culture and the traditional family model, as well as reject immigration Jul 30, 2018 During his speech at the 29th Balvanyos Summer University in Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő), PM Orbán insisted that Europe’s current leaders were “inadequate” and incapable of protecting the continent from migration
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 29th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp Jul 30, 2018 28 July 2018, Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tuşnad)
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: The hundred-year-long era of Hungarian solitude is over Jul 28, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Following the work of the last eight years, the people have given the government a mandate to lead Hungary into a new age, Prime Minister Orbán said in Tusnádfürdő this morning, calling for the rebuilding of the whole region of Central Europe.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The European Commission‘s days are numbered Jul 27, 2018 The prime minister said the future EC should not punish countries that protect the EU’s borders. He added that Hungary is among the world’s most politically stable countries because of its border policy
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán completes “record-breaking diplomatic schedule” over the past month Jul 26, 2018 The prime minister has met some of the most important world leaders and improved relations with nations right around the globe
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán offers help to Montenegro in handling the migrant crisis Jul 25, 2018 The prime minister said Hungary will help protect Montenegro’s borders, as well as protecting Hungary and the whole of the European Union
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pushes forward with Hungary’s digital aspirations after holding meetings with Vodafone Group Jul 24, 2018 According to sources, the prime minister and Vodafone's CEO talked about digital development, next generation mobile services and the introduction of a 5G network
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán counts down to VAKÁCIÓ on his official Facebook page Jul 23, 2018 In Hungarian primary schools, seven days before the vacation (VAKÁCIÓ - 7 letters), school children start spelling out the word VAKÁCIÓ by adding a letter each day
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary and Israel agree that all nations have a right to their own security and a duty to protect their citizens Jul 20, 2018 Government insiders hailed the Israel trip as a “tremendous success” and a “huge step” toward dispelling the myth that Hungary is an anti-Semitic nation
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán plants a tree in the Grove of Nations Jul 20, 2018 “We will never forget that the Hungarian government, at that time, could not defend its Jewish citizens, but today the safety of all Jewish citizens in Hungary is guaranteed and anti-Semitism meets with zero tolerance,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán arrives in Israel on official visit Jul 18, 2018 The prime minister will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the State of Israel Reuven Rivlin
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Press statement by Viktor Orbán after the NATO summit in Brussels Jul 17, 2018 12 July 2018, Brussels
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with President Putin in Russia Jul 16, 2018 The two leaders discussed the organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, economic cooperation and international energy projects
News in Brief Prime Minister Italy has Hungary's upmost respect over the migrant crisis Jul 16, 2018 The prime minister said the Hungarian government will not be participating in any kind of distribution of immigrants
News in Brief Prime Minister NATO summit: PM Orbán says that Hungary is one of the world’s safest countries Jul 13, 2018 Hungary supports the US president’s assertion that European countries should channel more reasonable levels of funding towards their armed forces and security needs, the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary has no problem with Georgia’s NATO aspirations and fully agrees with them Jul 13, 2018 The prime minister said there is an ongoing dispute with Ukraine, which is not simply a dispute between Hungary and Ukraine
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán attends Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s inauguration ceremony in Ankara Jul 10, 2018 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has previously said that stability in Turkey is good for both Hungary and Europe
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary's FM: It's in the interests of both Central Europe and the EU for cooperation to be tighter with China Jul 09, 2018 “It is extremely bad news for the EU that we are in a period preceding a general global trade war," the foreign minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: By protecting its borders, Hungary takes a gigantic burden off of Germany’s shoulders Jul 05, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today during an official visit to Berlin.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary will not conclude any bilateral agreement on migrants with Germany until an agreement is reached with Austria Jul 05, 2018 The prime minister is set to outline Hungary's migrant plan in a meeting with German chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel hold migrant crisis talks in Berlin Jul 05, 2018 PM Orbán will today outline the country’s position on migration and make it clear that Hungary will not conclude any bilateral agreement on migrants with Germany until an agreement is reached between Austria and Germany
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarians expect the government and the police to defend the country, families, shared values and achievements Jul 02, 2018 PM Orbán stressed that in Europe today order, peace and security can no longer be taken for granted, and we must make an ever-greater effort “to maintain the order of the thousands of years of our civilisation”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is not part of 14 countries ready to sign migrant deal with Germany Jul 02, 2018 PM Orbán said the media report was “the usual political bluff” and no such agreement had been reached
News in Brief Prime Minister The will of the people must prevail in relation to illegal migration, says government spokesperson Jun 29, 2018 Zoltán Kovács said the issues illegal migration is posing to Europe have emerged in a number of different forms, from boats transporting migrants, through the latest Italian measures, to the mini-summit
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says people across the EU are looking to their governments to prevent migrants entering the region Jun 29, 2018 People want their governments to conduct procedures for migrants already in Europe and “take them home,” the prime minister said. European democracy “is in trouble” because its leaders have been unwilling to do so, he added
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says public administration has "no other legitimacy" than the service of the people and country Jun 27, 2018 PM Orbán said the Hungarian State and those administering its operation must at all times function in such a way that “the state should preserve us as we are; as we also said in the election campaign, to preserve Hungary as a Hungarian country”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: A report on the situation of the rule of law in Hungary approved by the LIBE committee is clearly a “Soros report” Jun 26, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said they want to pressurise Hungary in order to make the country change its position on migration
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “180 Minutes” Jun 25, 2018 22 June 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán hands over V4 presidency to Slovakia Jun 22, 2018 Hungary’s neighbor will lead the group for one year from July 1st. Slovakia’s prime minister Peter Pellegrini said, “thanks to the Hungarian presidency, Visegrád’s voice has rung out loudly”
News in Brief Prime Minister PMs of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not attend an EU mini-summit on migration Jun 22, 2018 PM Orbán said the Visegrad Group and Austria agreed that the European Union must be in a position to protect its external borders against migrants and ensure security for its citizens
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on the V4: ‘We have never been stronger than we are now’ Jun 22, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Hungary’s public radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about the Stop Soros package, migration, a “disturbance in the force” within the EU, and the Visegrád Group. “We have never been stronger than we are now,” he said, referring to yesterday’s Visegrád Four plus Austria summit.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with the President of the Republic of Albania Jun 21, 2018 The two leaders discussed the development of bilateral relations, the protection of borders and the Balkans enlargement of the European Union
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s most precious asset is its sovereignty Jun 20, 2018 The prime minister stressed the importance of building a strong and united Hungary so that history doesn’t repeat itself
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the Monument to the Victims of Soviet Occupation Jun 20, 2018 19 June 2018, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at a conference held in memory of Helmut Kohl Jun 18, 2018 16 June 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump stresses importance of border defense in call with PM Orbán Jun 18, 2018 The US president encouraged PM Orbán to strongly defend Hungary’s southern border. The prime minister reassured the president that Hungary is committed to continuing its current migration policy and will defend its borders
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán stresses the importance of patriotism and living a healthy lifestyle Jun 15, 2018 The prime minister said the government’s goal by 2030 is that the lifestyles of Hungarians will be among the healthiest in Europe
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the Tokaj Canoeing Tours Centre Jun 14, 2018 14 June 2018, Tokaj
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán reveals EU's draft budget for 2021-2027 will be the last in which Hungary would not be a net contributor Jun 13, 2018 The prime minister said that after this next funding cycle, Hungary will be paying more into the EU budget than it will receive
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán thanks Slovak Prime Minister for his country’s help in border protection and support of Hungary Jun 13, 2018 PM Orbán said Slovak-Hungarian cooperation and the Visegrád Group partnership contribute to the success of a common Europe
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “180 Minutes” Jun 11, 2018 8 June 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The government will revise the country’s constitution in September Jun 08, 2018 During his regular interview slot on Kossuth Radio, the prime minister said discussions about the changes to the 2011 constitution would start in September
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on migration: “The high tide is coming” Jun 08, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács While the outcome of recent elections and sources of political instability in Europe figured prominently in Prime Minister Orbán’s interview this morning on Kossuth Radio, he also warned about the coming “high tide” of migration and touched on Hungary’s budget for next year as well as the planned amendment to the Fundamental Law
News in Brief Prime Minister Government Spokesman: Bloomberg "paints a skewed picture of today’s Hungary" Jun 07, 2018 Hungary’s government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács has responded to the Bloomberg article “Why Hungary and Poland Rattle Europe’s Liberal Order: QuickTake”, which suggests Hungary is dividing Europe
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán is redefining democracy in Europe, says Stephen K. Bannon Jun 07, 2018 Stephen K. Bannon, a former chief strategist to Donald Trump, has penned a rather detailed and compelling editorial for the The Spectator
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: European parliamentary election will be about a struggle for values and cultures Jun 04, 2018 PM Orbán said Hungary’s opportunities were vast but there were also serious threats, the first being migration
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungarians ask: What’s wrong with ‘Hungary first’? Jun 04, 2018 A Hungarian native asks the editor of The Washington Post, What’s wrong with ‘Hungary first’?
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani Jun 04, 2018 The prime minister held discussions on topical European political issues with special regard to the EU’s next fiscal cycle. They also talked sports
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán inaugurates Ericsson’s new headquarters and R+D center in Budapest May 30, 2018 The Swedish telco’s headquarters, named Ericsson House, will host more than 1,700 of Ericsson Hungary’s 2,000 employees with over 1,400 of those focused on R+D
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says the government and the Scout Association share the same basic values May 28, 2018 The prime minister said both institutions want to train resourceful young people who believe in the values that have sustained Hungarians for a thousand years. He added that hopefully the two can act as allies in the future
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “180 minutes” May 28, 2018 Budapest, 25 May 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister We should listen to PM Orbán when he says he wants to change the course of Europe, says leading political anlayst May 25, 2018 Renowned author Mike Gonzalez has penned a deconstruction of Hungarian and European politics and is extremely complimentary about Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán receives speakers from V4 conference “The Future of Europe” in Parliament May 25, 2018 British author and editor Douglas Murray, Stephen K. Bannon and David P. Goldman all had individual, informal discussions with the prime minister
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The state has a duty to act against the organization of illegal migration, a crime that harms national security interests May 25, 2018 PM Orbán said protecting Hungary against illegal migration requires new rules that make Hungarian legal provisions crystal clear while repelling attacks from Brussels
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Christian democracy defends us from migration, it helps protect our borders and support families May 25, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We can’t carry out the work of the next four years without inserting it into a long-term plan,” said Prime Minister Orbán this morning in his regular interview with Hungary’s public Kossuth Radio. The PM shared specific plans, touched upon the emptiness of liberal democracy, talked about an upcoming national consultation and explained how the Stop Soros package will bolster Hungary’s security.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: We are the future of Europe May 19, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “Back in 1990," said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday during a parliamentary session following the official swearing in of his fourth government, “Europe was our future, but now we’re Europe’s future.” In his address, the prime minister talked about his new government’s priorities and stressed the importance of border protection.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pens letter to Ronald Lauder expressing disappointment over his statements made about George Soros May 18, 2018 Hungary and its citizens are “deeply insulted” by the comments made by Lauder concerning the move from Budapest to Berlin of the Open Society Foundations
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says Hungary’s defense is “not the task of NATO or the European Union but our task” May 17, 2018 During the inauguration of the new Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Parliament on Wednesday, the prime minister said that a strong Hungary cannot exist without a strong military
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during summit of the EU and Western Balkans May 17, 2018 The prime minister also discussed topical European affairs at bilateral talks with leaders of three conservative parties that are members of the European People’s Party (EPP)
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán confirms that both Hungary and Poland want to build a strong Europe May 15, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has confirmed that both Hungary and Poland want to build a strong Europe and contribute to discussions and reforms aimed at Europe’s peaceful development
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Slovenia can continue to rely on “open-hearted and sincere cooperation with Hungary” May 14, 2018 PM Orbán stressed the importance of a strong Europe, for peace in Europe and for agreements in the EU that are mutually advantageous
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pledges to govern “a sovereign Hungarian state of free Hungarians” May 11, 2018 "Hungary will continue to oppose mandatory migrant quotas, stand up for Europe’s Christian culture and fight to protect its borders,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister Parliament re-elects Viktor Orbán as prime minister May 11, 2018 The prime minister, embarking on his third consecutive term and fourth overall term in office, was elected with 134 votes in favor and 28 against
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in inaugural address: ‘Rather than fix a liberal democracy that has run aground, we will build a 21st Century Christian democracy’ May 10, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “Hungary is ready to take on a big challenge” as “the stars above Hungary shine brighter than ever,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his inaugural address this afternoon, a speech that touched on the future of Hungary and the European Union and taking on the impossible.
News in Brief Prime Minister President Áder asks PM Orbán to set up new government day before new parliament’s inaugural session May 08, 2018 The president said that he would propose at the new parliament’s first session today that the national assembly should re-elect PM Orbán as prime minister
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement after his meeting with President of Hungary János Áder May 07, 2018 7 May 2018, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “180 Minutes” May 07, 2018 4 May 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Soros’ shadow army should come out into the light May 04, 2018 PM Orbán highlighted a plan to amend the constitution to outlaw the relocation of migrants to Hungary to go ahead in the new government cycle
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on EU budget: ‘As long as Hungarians do not say okay, there won’t be any budget’ May 04, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “Keep calm,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his interview on Kossuth Rádió this morning, referring to discussions over the EU’s next multi-year budget. The debate will be long and drawn out, but ultimately it has to have unanimous support, and “as long as Hungarians do not say okay, there won’t be any budget.”
Blog Prime Minister Here’s what you should know about the people behind that recent letter asking Chancellor Merkel to condemn PM Orbán May 03, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács In the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s – albeit perhaps a bit less youthful – a group of “academics, writers and activists” recently called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to condemn Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and have his party “expelled” from the EPP party alliance.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán arrives in Brussels to brief EPP leaders on the goals of his next government May 02, 2018 Today’s talks focused on the preservation of Europe and Hungary’s culture based on Christian values and the protection of Europe’s borders and citizens
News in Brief Prime Minister Here's the fourth Orbán Government Apr 27, 2018 The prime minister's office has announced the members of the fourth Orbán Government
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary must build a country that can sustain a healthy future Apr 24, 2018 The prime minister asked students to jointly “build a Hungary” to which they can always return. The Hungarian people must fight for everything, for their own skilled workers, their own young people and their own future, he added
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the opening of the the 11th Star of the Profession Festival Apr 24, 2018 23 April 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: We will not yield to Europe on immigration policy and maintain Hungary as a Hungarian country Apr 20, 2018 The prime minister said voters had underlined their support for the government’s essential targets such as economic growth coupled with fiscal discipline, full employment, support for families, preserving the value of pensions and guaranteeing security
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán sends letter to Benjamin Netanyahu to mark Israel's Independence Day Apr 19, 2018 The prime minister assured Benjamin Netanyahu that Hungary remains committed to the further reinforcement of political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries
News in Brief Prime Minister French President Emmanuel Macron leads second wave of world leaders to congratulate PM Orbán on election win Apr 17, 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron has led a second wave of world leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his election win.
News in Brief Prime Minister More European leaders line up to congratulate PM Orbán on his victory in Sunday’s general election Apr 13, 2018 EPP President Joseph Paul, EPP Group Leader Manfred Weber, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, German Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and the President of the Bank of China have all sent congratulations to the prime minister
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says voters have made their decision so we must respect their wishes Apr 11, 2018 The prime minister said there would be “significant changes” in his new government over the next four-year term
News in Brief Prime Minister Renowned author points to the fact that PM Orbán is the most successful Hungarian politician ever Apr 11, 2018 Tibor Fischer, author of How to Rule The World, has penned a compelling summary of Sunday’s election and captured the mood of not only the nation but the world
News in Brief Prime Minister Angela Merkel has led global leaders in congratulating PM Orbán on Sunday's victory Apr 11, 2018 German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy congratualte the prime minister on his third consecutive win
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘Hungarians have stood up for Hungary’s sovereignty’ Apr 11, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We won’t preserve this government,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, “but form a new one. We won’t just prolong the previous term, but we will open a new chapter.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Landslide victory proves people want honest and clear speech and to highlight migration problem plaguing Europe Apr 09, 2018 “Hungary is a country of brave people,” the prime minister said. “This is our continent, this is our homeland, our greater homeland. We love it and we want its future to be just as bright as the successful decades behind us"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán urges people to stand up for what they believe and vote rather than relying on the polls Apr 07, 2018 "We have [less than] 48 hours to bring everyone to vote. One voter, two votes. Millions of Hungarians, millions of votes. This is what stands against millions of dollars. And I believe that money cannot triumph over the will of millions of Hungarians,” the prime minister stressed
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán warns of the dangers if “Soros’s people” were to be installed in government in Hungary Apr 06, 2018 The prime minister says Soros organizations have already taken over other countries and there is a real threat to Hungary, and this is what the “Soros Leaks” recordings makes clear
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary's capital is one of the safest in the world but one bad decision would render Budapest unrecognizable Apr 05, 2018 The prime minister said the government regards the security of the Hungarian people as its highest priority because where there is no security there are no investments, no new jobs, no incomes or pensions that hold their value, and there is no growth
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Echo TV’s “Bayer Show” Apr 04, 2018 01 April 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Sunday's general election is about securing the future of Hungary Apr 03, 2018 The prime minister said there will either be a national government and Hungary will remain a Hungarian country, or there will be an internationalist government formed in essence by George Soros which would force Hungary into becoming an immigrant country
News in Brief Prime Minister George Friedman: National sovereignty is always the most important issue, and George Soros can be trouble in this aspect Mar 29, 2018 Leading geopolitical forecaster George Friedman details the importance of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and how Soros has come up against a far superior opponent
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Sooner or later the main question in every country will be migration Mar 28, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “Sooner or later the main question in every country will be migration,” said PM Orbán, who noted that for the first time since he began calling attention to the challenges of migration, he has begun to see more EU countries devoting serious attention to the issue.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Viktor Orbán on the Hungarian radio programme “Sunday News” Mar 27, 2018 25 March 2018
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the renovated synagogue in Subotica/ Szabadka Mar 27, 2018 26 March 2018, Subotica/ Szabadka
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: We must protect our religious traditions in order to keep Hungary Hungarian Mar 27, 2018 PM Orbán said that it is “our moral duty to stand up for a Hungary and a Europe in which Jews and Christians can live and practice their religions without fear”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The rise in the threat of terrorism and the deterioration of public safety are linked to migration Mar 26, 2018 The prime minister said it was not just for cultural reasons that migrants should not be distributed among EU member states, but also because hosting migrants would be beyond the countries’ economic capacities
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary will not allow its border fence to be dismantled or migrants to be admitted to the country Mar 23, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been busy over the past few days touring Brussels where he reiterated his statement that “Europe is full”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary’s demographic problem will be solved through family policy, not through immigration and migrants Mar 22, 2018 The prime minister said the Hungarian government stands by families and supports families in making the commitment to have and raise children
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: A mandatory migrant quota is out of the question, external borders must be defended Mar 22, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács They’re not giving in, those who see quotas and pro-immigration policies as Europe’s answer to the migration crisis. We’ll see a “decisive showdown” in June, said Prime Minister Orbán this week, when the EU’s heads of state and government will gather in Brussels again. Immigration will feature as one of the overriding issues on the agenda.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Europe is full, and as a result the continent’s external borders must be defended Mar 21, 2018 “We should not focus on the distribution of migrants, and a mandatory migrant quota is out of the question, but we should instead focus on ensuring that illegal migrants cannot gain entry to Hungary and the territory of the European Union,” the prime minister said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following his talks with Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People's Party group in the European Parliament Mar 21, 2018 20 March 2018, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Speech by Viktor Orbán at the official opening of a new synthetic rubber factory Mar 21, 2018 19 March 2018, Tiszaújváros
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is “on the path of development because it is a safe country” Mar 20, 2018 PM Orbán officially opens synthetic rubber plant operated by MOL, Hungary’s oil and gas company, and Japan Synthetic Rubber Corporation (JSR) in Tiszaújváros
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán visits Tompa, on the Hungarian-Serbian border to inspect Hungary’s border fence and to thank police and soldiers for their efforts Mar 19, 2018 “If there were no fence, tens of thousands of migrants would be arriving in Hungary each year,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán gives rousing speech to mark the anniversary of Hungary’s anti-Habsburg revolution of 1848 Mar 16, 2018 “We are expected to willingly hand over [our country] within a few decades … to foreigners from other continents who don’t speak our language, respect our culture, our laws or way of life,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 Mar 15, 2018 Hungary’s official national day celebrations kicked off at 2 pm today with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s annual address
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán addresses crowd of unprecedented numbers: “Our biggest battle is about to begin” Mar 15, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “They want to take our country away. Not with the stroke of a pen like they did a hundred years ago in Trianon,” said Prime Minister Orbán in his March 15th address before a crowd estimated in the hundreds of thousands to commemorate the 170th anniversary of Hungary’s 1848 Revolution and War of Independence, “but that we voluntarily hand it over to others in the decades to come.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán warns that his government’s achievements over the past eight years are at risk in the upcoming general election Mar 13, 2018 PM Orbán said the joint success of the government and the people must be protected in the April 8th election
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says that being forced to accommodate migrants would “crush the country” financially Mar 12, 2018 PM Orbán said that according to a European Union plan, Hungary would be obliged “to accommodate at least 10,000 migrants” at a cost of 9,000,000 HUF each
News in Brief Prime Minister US Congressional delegation visits Hungary to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and other members of the cabinet Mar 12, 2018 The delegation was headed by Dennis Ross who confirmed his strong commitment to developing closer ties between the two countries
Blog Prime Minister Here’s what we mean when we talk about Orbanomics Mar 09, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “I believe in simple things – work, homeland, families,” Prime Minister Orbán said earlier this week in his address to the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce. He then reiterated the four pillars that define Hungary’s economy policies: competitiveness, a workfare society, good demographics and identity-based politics. “All decisions made by this government could fit into these categories.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán decorates Hungarian athletes who won medals at the 23rd Winter Olympic Games Mar 09, 2018 The prime minister was joined by President of Hungary János Áder and Speaker of Parliament László Kövér in the Parliament Building on Thursday as he handed out decorations to Hungary’s medal winners
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pays tribute to powerful women on international women's day Mar 08, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated international women's day in a video on his Facebook page
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Fidesz belongs to a civic, national and Christian community Mar 08, 2018 “We must always remember that, from 1956 onwards, generations have fought and worked for Hungary to become a place where Hungarian people can decide on what happens in their homeland: this is called an election,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: If Hungary avoids becoming an “immigrant country”, it will prosper, but otherwise it will “regress, decline and stagnate” Mar 07, 2018 “In order for Hungary to be able to do anything in the next four years”, no migrant should be allowed into the country, the border fence has to be protected, the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is on the road to becoming one of Europe’s most competitive countries Mar 05, 2018 The prime minister said that to achieve a competitive economy it is not enough to come up with competitive ideas, but those ideas must also be organized into a system.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: the Hungarian people have put the country on a rising, developing path Mar 05, 2018 The prime minister visited snowy Bicske this weekend to meet with locals and surprise a few residents with an impromptu door knock
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘If we make the wrong decision, Hungary will become an immigrant country’ Mar 02, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “If we don’t want to become an immigrant country we’ll have to join our forces and fight this battle together,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, adding that with the upcoming elections Hungary’s future is at stake.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán tops national list of the allied ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat (KDNP) alliance for April 8th election Mar 01, 2018 Hungarian voters are to elect a 199-member parliament on April 8th. In total, 106 lawmakers will be elected in individual constituencies, and 93 on national lists
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with diplomatic leaders of five central Asian countries in Parliament Feb 28, 2018 The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the deputy foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and the ambassador of Turkmenistan attended a foreign ministerial meeting of central Asian countries and the Visegrad group
Blog Prime Minister Guess who’s talking about “no-go zones” Feb 28, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Remember that time back in the autumn of 2016 when the government of Hungary had the audacity to talk about “no-go zones”?
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary’s FM calls on the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to resign Feb 27, 2018 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein should step down over comments he made about Hungary's prime minister
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’ speech at the inauguration of the refurbished National Riding School Feb 27, 2018 24 February 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán officially opens refurbished National Riding School in Budapest Feb 26, 2018 “We love Hungary, we love our culture, and therefore we also love our horses,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán’s speech where he defends Europe and the continent’s Christian culture generates international press attention Feb 23, 2018 America’s Fox News network covered the prime minister’s speech on a primetime slot yesterday and discussed how he gave rise to the notion that unless Europeans stand up for their traditions, culture and values it will be overrun by a Muslim majority
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán kicks off election campaign in Eger Feb 21, 2018 The prime minister said that “Hungary must be saved from becoming a migrant destination” and called on voters to “carefully consider whom they cast their ballot for” on April 8
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán hits the campaign trail to help collect support for Fidesz parliamentary candidate Zsolt Nyitrai Feb 21, 2018 Unsuspecting members of the public were surprised to see the prime minister standing on their doorstep, but invited him in to listen to the candidates’ pledge for the April 8th election
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The EU has a new proposal on migration which is still focused on the mandatory relocation of migrants across the bloc Feb 20, 2018 PM Orbán said the number of migrants to be taken in by member states under a mandatory resettlement scheme keeps growing. Under the most recent proposal, Hungary would have to take in 10,000 people a year rather than the 1,000 that was to be allocated to the country originally
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s “State of the Nation” address Feb 20, 2018 18 February 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The past eight years have been a success, and better than we expected Feb 19, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has summed up Hungary's successful past eight years with a powerful speech where he proclaimed, “Hungary comes first"
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Press statement by Viktor Orbán following a session of the Executive Committee of the Centrist Democrat International Feb 19, 2018 16 February 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán highlights how important it is for Hungarians to protect their Christian culture Feb 15, 2018 The prime minister said that “we must protect the culture in which all Hungarians feel at home; and this is called, no matter whether someone is religious or not, Christian culture"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Groups led by George Soros would like to see a weak Hungarian government in place that can be blackmailed Feb 15, 2018 The prime minister said that what is at stake at the general election in April is whether Hungary will have an independent government or one that can be blackmailed. The latter would give up national independence and let Hungary be transformed into a migrant country
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following a joint session of the Hungarian and Serbian cabinets Feb 13, 2018 9 February 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán asks for your support for the “Minority SafePack” initiative Feb 13, 2018 “I urge you to come together and stand up for the rights of Hungarians living beyond our borders, by signing the Minority SafePack initiative in which we can protect the rights of Hungarians beyond our borders,” the prime minister said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Energy Forum following a joint meeting of the Serbian and Hungarian cabinets Feb 13, 2018 9 February 2018, Budapest
Blog Prime Minister Dear New York Times: Hungarians are not stupid Feb 12, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács On Sunday, The New York Times published a 2,500-word article on Hungary, “As West Fears the Rise of Autocrats, Hungary Shows What’s Possible.” It even appeared on the front page of the print edition, featured front and center with photos, under a somewhat less subtle title, “Taking an Ax to Democracy as Europe Fidgets.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says a successful Europe does not exist without prospering nation states Feb 09, 2018 During the general meeting of cities with county status in Veszprém on Thursday, the prime minister said the world cannot succeed without a flourishing Europe and cities also require successful villages and families to thrive
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary’s FM: Government rejects Belgian Prime Minister’s “ultimatum” on migration Feb 07, 2018 Charles Michel’s “ultimatum” is “coercion”, and Hungary will never yield to it, Hungary's foreign minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The UN’s draft document on migration “looks like it was copied from the Soros Plan" Feb 02, 2018 PM Orbán said the United Nations is an asset, “but we mustn’t allow it to formulate principles that go against Hungary’s interests… And the package currently being prepared does go against Hungarian interests"
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: the UN’s migration package looks like it was copied from the Soros plan Feb 02, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács An “alliance of common sense” is in the making, said Prime Minister Orbán, countries that ask where it would lead if we accept the right to migration as a fundamental human right and allow the UN to oversee international migration. Hungary will not participate in anything that runs counter to its security interests.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán declares his assets to parliament Feb 01, 2018 Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s Press Chief, said there was “no significant change” in the prime minister’s assets compared to last year. He said the prime minister’s asset declaration is “legitimate, full, and certified”
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary and Austria agree on ways to tackle migrant crisis Jan 31, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that migration poses the greatest threat to Europe’s future, which should be protected
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Visegrád Group conference “The Future of Europe” Jan 31, 2018 Budapest, 26 January 2018
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says George Soros has “transgressed every border” Jan 29, 2018 The prime minister said that Hungary wants to protect its own interests, it does not want to become an immigrant country, and it wants to preserve its border protection and its border security fence
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the convention of current and former students of Christian Roma vocational colleges Jan 23, 2018 20 January 2018, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary will not take in immigrants and will not resettle anyone in the country Jan 22, 2018 During an interview on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” program, the prime minister said that the government has never accepted the European Union’s quota regulations, and accordingly no one can demand any rights in Hungary based on those regulations
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary views Roma community as an asset, rather than a liability Jan 22, 2018 “In our view, the Roma are not a helpless minority living off welfare, that is, the money of other taxpayers ... They are Hungarian citizens for whom we can provide a liveable future and opportunities right here in their homeland," PM Orbán said
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Welt am Sonntag: ‘We cannot help the world while destroying our own people’ Jan 16, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács Syrians running for their lives have every right to enter the first safe state they reach, but the EU shouldn’t let them march through Europe. Schengen, one of the EU’s greatest achievements has to be protected because if we fail to defend our external borders then the internal ones will have to be closed again. Prime Minister Orbán in Welt am Sonntag on migration, Europe, Germany and the mutual lack of understanding between East and West.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says the EU must help refugees, but “we cannot help the world while destroying our own people” Jan 15, 2018 PM Orbán said that Syrians fleeing for their lives have the right to enter the first safe state they arrive in, but the EU “let them march into Europe, and suspended all our laws to allow this”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: "Now is the time to defend the Schengen system if we want to preserve and even increase our competitiveness" Jan 11, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has told leaders of Germany’s largest corporations that 2018 is a crucial year for Europe
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán in Bild: We didn’t want migrants, you did - now accept the consequences Jan 11, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We didn’t want migrants, you did,” Prime Minister Orbán said in an interview published this week in the German daily Bild, adding that Germany and Angela Merkel’s infamous Wilkommenskultur were at the forefront of support for immigration. Prime Minister Orbán, however, has pushed for a different approach, insisting that the borders of Europe must be protected to preserve the freedoms achieved within the EU and that illegal immigration has a direct impact on security.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán will hold a lecture at the economic summit in Berlin today Jan 10, 2018 PM Orbán will speak about the fact that Europe must retain its Christian roots and that in his opinion the European Union can only be successful as a community of nations
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Doorstep press statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Jan 10, 2018 5 January 2018, Seeon-Seebruck
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says Hungary is doing its part in the migrant crisis by protecting the EU’s Schengen border Jan 09, 2018 PM Orbán said he does not see those striving to enter the European Union as Muslim refugees but as economic migrants in search of a better life
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán holds talks with Bavarian Minister-President Horst Seehofer Jan 08, 2018 "2018 will be the year for restoring the people’s will in Europe,” PM Orbán said
Blog Prime Minister Poland and Hungary: We pull our weight in Europe as an engine of economic growth Jan 06, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács “We are the economic engine of the European Union,” Prime Minister Orbán said, standing next to his Polish counterpart, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, at their joint press conference in Budapest on Wednesday. Central Europe, he emphasized, is the fastest growing region within the EU.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says EU will flourish if it's made up of strong individual national economies Jan 05, 2018 PM Orbán hosted Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in Budapest on Thursday
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán to hold talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar Jan 04, 2018 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán meets with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in the Parliament building today to discuss several pressing topics
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán assures Poland of Hungary's support over EU's “unlawful” Article 7 procedure Jan 04, 2018 Poland has suffered unfair treatment and Hungary’s support of Poland is “in the interest of central Europe,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets Polish counterpart in Budapest to strengthen economic relations Jan 04, 2018 “We are the economic engine of the European Union,” PM Orbán said, adding that central Europe is the fastest growing region
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarians have every right to see themselves as a Christian nation Dec 28, 2017 “Regardless of whether or not we go to church, or, if we do, to which one, we don’t want to have to celebrate Christmas Eve behind drawn curtains to avoid offending somebody’s sensibilities,” PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary to offer further assistance to persecuted Christians in the Middle East Dec 22, 2017 Hungary will provide financial support for the reconstruction of a school destroyed in Syrian battles, and will offer scholarship opportunities in Hungary for students from Christian communities
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán highlights how important the agriculture sector is to Hungary’s future Dec 21, 2017 The prime minister said that Hungary’s farm sector has been among the three fastest-growing agriculture sectors in the EU since 2010. Between 2010 and 2017, agricultural production in Hungary grew by over 50 percent, he added
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán thanks Hungarians for giving him the strength to protect Hungary's sovereignty at EU summit Dec 18, 2017 In a Facebook video message, the prime minister wished “every citizen of Hungary a beautiful Advent season, and a blessed, peaceful and merry Christmas”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Still no agreement on the issues of resettlement and immigration at EU leaders summit Dec 15, 2017 “We managed to maintain our post, but failed to convince our opponents. The dispute has not finished, the judge has suspended the dispute. There will be a few weeks’ break now. We are going to meet again in March, and we shall continue the struggle around the issue of immigration," PM Orbán said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán speaks on behalf of 2.3 million Hungarians who rejected the “Soros Plan” when he heads to Brussels today [VIDEO] Dec 14, 2017 PM Orbán stressed that Hungary is the only country in Europe in which the government has dared to ask the people their opinions on migration and immigration in the successful survey
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán congratulates Mateusz Morawiecki on becoming the new prime minister of Poland Dec 13, 2017 The prime minister wrote in his letter of congratulations that Hungary and Poland bear the joint responsibility of a thousand years for Europe’s peace, freedom and advancement
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: European Parliament uses the debate on democracy to attack Hungary Dec 08, 2017 The prime minister said that Hungary had cleared up all debated issues regarding democracy with the EU before 2013. He added that Hungary has “no debate on democracy”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme, December 1 Dec 04, 2017 1 December 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: China’s strengthening economy offers a fount of opportunities to countries in central and eastern Europe Nov 28, 2017 The prime minister addressed representatives at the 7th China-CEEC Summit (16+1 Summit) in Budapest and said Asia is increasing its weight “in the new world order which is now forming”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Central and Eastern Europe has become the most competitive investment environment on the continent Nov 27, 2017 The prime minister addressed representatives at the 7th China-CEEC Summit (16+1 Summit) in Budapest on Monday, and highlighted how the 16 CEE countries in attendance were the “engine” behind Europe’s economic growth
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán attends EU’s 5th Eastern Partnership summit and will host Chinese Premier this weekend Nov 24, 2017 During his visit to Brussels, the prime minister will hold further discussions on the Ukrainian Education Act, which grossly restricts minority rights. Following the arrival of the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the two will attend the 7th China-CEEC Summit (16+1 Summit), which will be held in Budapest on Monday
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán praises the life and work of Imre Makovecz who helped keep the Hungarian spirit alive Nov 21, 2017 During the opening of the Budapest centre and archive named after the Kossuth and Ybl Miklós Award winning architect, the prime minister said his legacy lives on and awaits to be continued in the Carpathian Basin
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán on the future: From ‘learning to be small’ to making Hungary great again Nov 21, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács All Hungarian individuals and communities wherever they may live, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently, are part of one nation, and in an age when “national interests come first, even in the European Union,” Hungary aims to unite what is a global nation and make it stronger as a whole.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The 'Hungarian model' is a huge success and could be applied to other nations Nov 20, 2017 “Hungary was in a very deep depression prior to 2010, but we established a Hungarian model," the prime minister said. “The Hungarian model works and we Hungarians have no intention of replacing it"
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 27th Congress of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Union Nov 17, 2017 12 November 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Speech at the 16th Plenary Session of the Hungarian Standing Conference Nov 15, 2017 10 November 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán sends condolences to Iran following devastating earthquake Nov 14, 2017 The earthquake hit the Iran-Iraq border on Sunday night, measured 7.3 on the Richter scale, claimed over 400 lives and injured over 7,000 people
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán re-elected chairman of the ruling Fidesz party Nov 13, 2017 During the 27th congress, the prime minister said the party is prepared to win the 2018 spring general election to benefit the entire nation
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The Hungarian language is a "special treasure" Nov 13, 2017 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has addressed the 3rd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf and stated that everyone has the right to live their life using their own language, without restrictions
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets with EC Commissioner to ensure Hungary becomes leader in digitalization efforts Nov 10, 2017 In the Parliament Building on Thursday morning, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with EC Commissioner for a Digital Single Market Andrus Ansip who praised Hungary’s programs aimed at major digital developments
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says Hungary strives to be “a good steward” in serving as a homeland for all Hungarians around the world Nov 09, 2017 The prime minister touched on Hungary's booming economy, the migrant crisis and Ukraine's education law during a speech at the Hungarian Diaspora Council annual assembly
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán strengthens ties with the Minister-President of Germany’s federal state of Saxony Nov 08, 2017 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Stanislaw Tillich, the Minister-President of Germany’s federal state of Saxony, at Schloss Eckberg in Dresden
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán pays his respects at the tomb of Martin Luther in Wittenberg Nov 07, 2017 The Hungarian government delegation included Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Zoltán Balog, minister of Human Capacities, Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, László Trócsányi, minister of Justice, and Lajos Kósa, minister without Portfolio
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the isosugar factory of KALL Ingredients Kft. Nov 06, 2017 30 October 2017, Tiszapüspöki
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: It's an “expression of God’s mercy” that Hungary currently has a Christian government which promotes faith Nov 02, 2017 “We are fighting and praying together so that God may bless the Hungarian people. […] God save Hungary! Soli Deo gloria,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán launches largest food industry investment of its kind since the fall of communism Oct 31, 2017 The Kall Ingredients Limited’s isosugar refinery is the largest food industry investment of its kind since the fall of communism and will increase the country’s GDP by 185 billion HUF (600 million EUR)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of Bridgestone’s new plant Oct 31, 2017 26 October 2017, Környe
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán says success of central Europe is thanks to the power of the Visegrad Group Oct 27, 2017 “The economic growth of the four Visegrád Group (V4) countries is outstanding," the prime minister said. “If we do not count the performance capabilities of our four countries, there is practically no economic growth within the European Union. Central Europe is Europe’s safest and most rapidly developing region"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Security service looking into the “Soros network” and how it engages in political activities that target Hungary Oct 27, 2017 The Hungarian government wishes to clarify whether the activities of George Soros-affiliated organizations have targeted Hungary in Brussels and other forums and, if so, how
Prime Minister Blog PM Orbán on Kossuth Radio this morning: ‘Soros network aims to create a Europe of mixed population’ Oct 27, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Radio’s program 180 Minutes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the latest European Council meeting and the machinations of the Soros network to aggressively drive a pro-immigration agenda.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech on the 61st anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight Oct 26, 2017 23 October 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: We should protect what we have already achieved in Europe rather than focusing on new plans Oct 25, 2017 The prime minister said there are "all sorts of plans”, but meanwhile “we are not looking where we are going”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The European Parliament has begun to implement the Soros plan on migration Oct 23, 2017 There is “no smaller bullet in the gun, but the establishment of a permanent and mandatory migrant resettlement mechanism,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following the summit of EU leaders on Friday, “with no upper limit on numbers: the mandatory relocation quota system.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Italy must be helped to protect its borders Oct 20, 2017 PM Orbán suggested that to help Italy tackle migrants arriving from Africa, the establishment of a fund similar to the one previously set up for Turkey, where EU member states would contribute in a similar ratio, would be one solution
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 6th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region Oct 20, 2017 18 October 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungarian people want Europe’s external borders to be closed, and the internal borders to remain open Oct 19, 2017 PM Orbán said that he has faith in the Schengen system recovering in the near future “from its current comatose state”, as the greatest attraction of the EU is freedom of movement across its territory
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán announces that Hungary will pay out pension supplements for the first time in its history Oct 19, 2017 The prime minister said "this has never happened before, and is a step forward” as he announced the measure will come into effect in November
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán announces 2.7 billion EUR investment for tourism Oct 17, 2017 PM Orbán revealed that guest nights were up by 50 percent last year compared with 2010, and revenues increased by over 115 percent. He also noted that the sector employs more than 360,000 people and accounts for 10 percent of the country’s GDP
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán calls for EU to protect and uphold the Schengen Agreement Oct 16, 2017 The prime minister said Hungary’s and the V4 standpoint on the EU can be summarized by stating that if we want to move forward, we shouldn’t begin by stepping backwards
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Nearly 10 billion EUR has been given to families since 2010 Oct 16, 2017 “Hungarians like to work, they can work hard and take initiative…and they are able to take responsible decisions,” the prime minister said
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán marks 55th anniversary of the establishment of the Checkpoint Charlie Museum in Berlin Oct 13, 2017 In a poignant letter sent to the Hildebrand Foundation, the prime minister wrote that he hoped “the peoples of Europe, who share the same values, will never be separated from each other ever again"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: "Hungary is helping persecuted Christians to return home” Oct 13, 2017 “We, Hungarians, want Syrian, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians to be able to return home to the land that their ancestors have inhabited for hundreds of years as soon as possible, this is what we call Hungarian solidarity (…) Hungary helps," the prime minister said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the oath-taking ceremony for police cadets Oct 12, 2017 9 October 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: 'Hungary’s future is being written not only in Budapest but throughout the country' Oct 12, 2017 The prime minister said the completion of investment-development projects each week demonstrate that it is worth working in Hungary
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Everything is in place for Hungary to experience economic success in the years to come Oct 11, 2017 “In Hungary, everything is in place to ensure that the upcoming years pass in the spirit of economic success. We would like to open a new era, an era of even higher economic growth in the history of the Hungarian economy," the prime minister said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the Romanian daily Krónika Oct 11, 2017 5 October 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is one of the safest countries in Europe Oct 10, 2017 PM Orbán stressed that security will be one of the greatest values in Europe in the future. Not only the peaceful and predictable lives of families will depend on it but also Hungary’s performance and economic success
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the newspaper Bihari Napló Oct 10, 2017 4 October 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Oct 10, 2017 6 October 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Brussels is implementing the Soros pro-migration plan Oct 09, 2017 “Brussels has come under George Soros’s influence,” the prime minister said. “The European Union wants to dismantle the border fence, let migrants enter the continent, distribute them among the member states and punish those who resist,” he added
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Policy on Hungarian communities beyond the borders must help lower and middle classes Oct 06, 2017 PM Orbán said that members of the highly-qualified intellectual classes with solid family backgrounds are already succeeding in finding their own path as Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin. “Particular attention should be paid to lower and mid-level groups, however," he said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the event organised by the Partium Christian University to mark the start of the new academic year Oct 04, 2017 2 October 2017, Nagyvárad (Oradea)
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary will help Romania protect its eastern border Oct 04, 2017 “Sooner or later an effective border seal will be needed on [Romania’s] eastern borders, otherwise Romania will be overwhelmed by migrants and we Hungarians would then have to build a fence on the Romanian border. We certainly want to avoid that, and if it comes to it we will gladly help Romania protect its eastern borders,” PM Orbán said
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the consecration of the new Protestant church in Szászfenes Oct 03, 2017 1 October 2017, Szászfenes (Floreşti)
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán resolves Hungary's conflict with Holland and says Hungarian Ambassador can return to the country Oct 02, 2017 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced that he had ordered Hungary’s ambassador to The Hague to return to his post on Saturday
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The future is written in Hungarian Oct 02, 2017 The prime minister said that maintaining Hungarian communities is one of the precepts of the national mission, which “is to fight to ensure that people can prosper, study in Hungarian, and live as Hungarians in the land of their birth”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following his meeting with Macedonian party leader Nikola Gruevski Oct 01, 2017 28 September 2017, Ohrid
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following his meeting with Prime Minister of Singapore Li Hsien Loong Sep 29, 2017 26 September 2017, Singapore
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the opening of the new Szolnok facility of Béres Pharmaceuticals Sep 29, 2017 Szolnok, 21 September 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: The future is in Central Europe Sep 27, 2017 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has told Singaporean and Hungarian business leaders that Central Europe is an “outstanding and thriving region"
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Vietnam–Hungary business forum Sep 27, 2017 25 September 2017, Hanoi (Hà Nội)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following his meeting with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Sep 26, 2017 25 September 2017 Hanoi (Hà Nội)
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán builds bilateral relations with Vietnam Sep 25, 2017 Bilateral economic cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam is on an increasing trend. In 2016, 266 million USD worth of bilateral trade occurred between the two countries
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary and Poland in agreement on the V4, immigration, security, Brexit and the economy Sep 25, 2017 PM Orbán made it clear that “we accept the decision of immigrant countries to become immigrant countries. We ask them to accept that we do not want to become one”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement following his meeting with Prime Minister of Poland Beata Szydło Sep 25, 2017 22 September 2017, Warsaw (Warszawa)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Sep 25, 2017 22 September 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán calls on Hungarians to participate in government’s public survey on the “Soros plan” Sep 22, 2017 The “national consultation” survey will ask Hungarians for their opinion on whether or not Hungary should become an immigrant country
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address at the Congress of the Federation of Christian Intellectuals Sep 21, 2017 16 September 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address in Parliament before the start of daily business Sep 20, 2017 Budapest, 18 September 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the event held to mark the presentation of the 250,000th Széchenyi Card Sep 15, 2017 7 September 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Sep 11, 2017 8 September 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán's response to President Jean-Claude Juncker Sep 08, 2017 September 6, 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: European Court decision won’t change Hungary’s immigration policies Sep 08, 2017 Hungary is a member of the European Union, EU treaties must be respected, therefore the rulings of the European Court of Justice must be acknowledged, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this morning in response to the decision from the European Court of Justice on migrant quotas. However, he added, that is not a reason to change Hungary’s immigration policies, which reject mass migration.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: “Hungary hasn’t been this strong since Trianon” Sep 05, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács “Hungary hadn’t been able to influence the fate of the Carpathian Basin since 1920,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said over the weekend in his annual address to the Civic Picnic in Kötcse, “but now, thanks to the achievements of the last seven years, Hungary plays a central role in the region.”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Speech by Viktor Orbán at the gala event celebrating 650th anniversary of the foundation of the University of Pécs Sep 04, 2017 1st September 2017, Pécs
Blog Prime Minister A historic meeting that the media ignored Jul 31, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács In the land where Zionism was born, Hungary, PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the daily threats to his country’s existence and Europe’s relationship with Israel, quoting French President Macron on anti-Zionism being the new anti-Semitism. He thanked PM Orbán for opposing this anti-Semitism by standing up for Israel in international forums.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Jul 27, 2017 21 July 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán receives highest ranking FINA award for Hungary hosting World Championships in Budapest Jul 25, 2017 PM Orbán said that he knows very well that this prestigious award has been presented to the people of Hungary, and is happy to accept it in their name
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Antworten auf die Fragen der Teilnehmer des Sommerlagers Jul 25, 2017 Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tuşnad), den 22. Juli 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s answers to questions from audience members after his speech at the Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp Jul 25, 2017 22 July 2017, Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tuşnad)
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán tells Israeli newspaper that Hungary's political position is zero tolerance on anti-Semitism Jul 24, 2017 The prime minister said there are members of Parliament who have made anti-Semitic gestures, and there are parties that have accepted them
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 28th Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp Jul 24, 2017 22 July 2017, Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tuşnad)
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: ‘The question of the coming decades: Will Europe belong to Europeans?’ Jul 22, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács “Twenty-seven years ago, we believed our future is Europe,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the 28th Summer University and Student Camp in Baile Tusnad this morning. “Right now, we are Europe’s future.”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: “A nation that can’t protect its borders is non-existent” Jul 21, 2017 “[O]r even if it exists today,” said Prime Minister Orbán, “it will vanish.” The prime minister, speaking during his regular radio interview this morning, was referring to the dangers of unchecked, illegal migration into Europe and the realization of the “Soros plan.”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement to the press after the meeting between the prime ministers of the Visegrád Four and the Prime Minister of the State of Israel Jul 20, 2017 19 July 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Presseerklärung nach dem Treffen der Visegráder Vier und dem Ministerpräsidenten des Staates Israel Jul 20, 2017 Budapest, den 19. Juli 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of V4 Countries on migration Jul 19, 2017 19 July 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets African bishop to assist persecuted Christians in Nigeria Jul 19, 2017 Bishop Doeme expressed his gratitude to the prime minister for Hungary's granting special scholarships to dozens of African students in September
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Statement to the press by Viktor Orbán, following his meeting with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Jul 19, 2017 18 July 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Presseerklärung nach seiner Unterredung mit dem israelischen Ministerpräsidenten Benjamin Netanjahu Jul 19, 2017 Budapest, den 18. Juli 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán officially opens new pasta production plant for Balogh Tészta Zrt. in Tiszakécske Jul 14, 2017 PM Orbán talked about how the Hungarian economy and job market is booming. He said that there are hardly any unemployed people in the country, and those who want to work can find jobs
Blog Prime Minister No government has done more to fight anti-Semitism in Hungary than PM Orbán’s Jul 13, 2017 Several days ago, Prime Minister Orbán was speaking about a group of leaders that served during a tough period in Hungary’s history, the inter-war period, and his remarks generated some controversy. Inevitably, some raised the worn-out charge of anti-Semitism. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó put them properly in their place.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Jul 11, 2017 7 July 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán to head of Hungarian Jewish Communities: 'a modicum of assistance would be appreciated' Jul 11, 2017 PM Orbán highlighted that illegal immigration is bringing a culture of intolerance and growing anti-Semitism into Europe. The prime minister wrote that “I do not expect either thanks or recognition for our fight against illegal migration, but a modicum of assistance from your community would be appreciated”
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and Hungary's foreign minister meet V4 and EU representatives to discuss western Balkans Jul 11, 2017 V4 ministers and representatives from Croatia, Austria and Slovenia were in Budapest to attend a meeting with Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets with one of New York's chief rabbis for working lunch in Parliament Jul 11, 2017 PM Orbán said it will be an occasion of great significance next week when Israel’s prime minister will be making an official visit to Hungary, for the first time since the collapse of communism
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Orbán Viktor’s address at a press conference after his meeting with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Jul 06, 2017 3 July 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Address by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after a meeting between the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the prime ministers of the Visegrád Four countries Jul 06, 2017 4th July 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Hungarian-Egyptian Business Forum Jul 06, 2017 3 July 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Joint Statement on the Occasion of the Summit of Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group and The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Jul 05, 2017 Budapest, Hungary 4 July 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Helmut Kohl: Viktor Orbán’s interview following memorial service Jul 05, 2017 1 July 2017, Strasbourg (Straßburg)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Press statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, after his talks with Binali Yıldırım, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey Jul 04, 2017 30 June 2017, Ankara
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Award ceremony laudation address by Viktor Orbán in honour of Serdar Çam, President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Jul 04, 2017 30 June 2017, Ankara
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Turkish-Hungarian Business Forum Jul 04, 2017 30 June 2017, Ankara
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán recalls Helmut Kohl's vision of Europe after attending his farewell in Strasbourg Jul 03, 2017 PM Orbán said that Kohl "represented a Europe of nations"
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Turkey is helping to protect what's inside Europe Jul 03, 2017 Had Turkey not fulfilled its obligation, Europe would have been flooded by many millions of migrants and “we would not be able to handle that," PM Orbán said. “Turkey deserves respect for this, which we will always give it," he added
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán and Hungarian cabinet travel to Turkey for inter-governmental summit Jun 29, 2017 The prime minister is heading to Ankara to take part in a high-level strategic council meeting together with his ministers
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the closing event for the National Consultation Jun 29, 2017 27 June 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán meets with Bishop Tikhon to discuss Christian values Jun 28, 2017 Bishop Tikhon thanked PM Orbán for supporting Christian values in Hungary and also discussed the recent aid the state had given to charitable causes
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the Klebelsberg Memorial Centre and Guest House Jun 26, 2017 21 June 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech marking the transfer of the Visegrád Four presidency Jun 23, 2017 19 June 2017, Warsaw (Warszawa)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement at the press conference following the meeting between the heads of government of the Visegrád Four and the Benelux states Jun 20, 2017 19 June 2017, Warsaw (Warszawa)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the oath-taking ceremony for non-commissioned police officers Jun 19, 2017 17 June 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reply to opposition comments on his address in Parliament before the start of daily business Jun 16, 2017 12 June 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address in Parliament before the start of daily business Jun 16, 2017 12 June 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Jun 06, 2017 2 June 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the new Samsung factory May 31, 2017 29 May 2017, Göd
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opening speech at the 2nd Budapest Demographic Forum May 29, 2017 25 May 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement at the Hódmezővásárhely event in the Modern Cities Programme May 29, 2017 26 May 2017, Hódmezővásárhely
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the opening ceremony of the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Centre building complex May 26, 2017 23 May 2017, Szeged
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Annual General Meeting of the Management of Daimler AG May 24, 2017 18 May 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 11th Congress of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) May 23, 2017 20 May 2017, Maribor
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme May 22, 2017 19 May 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Magyar Televizió (Hungarian public television) summarising his recent visit to Beijing May 19, 2017 Beijing. May 16, 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the new centre of OBO Bettermann May 08, 2017 5 May 2017, Bugyi
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration ceremony of the regional educational swimming complex May 05, 2017 May 4, 2017, Csenger
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme May 02, 2017 April 28, 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary's second line of defense will guarantee the security of Hungarians for a long time Apr 28, 2017 The 155-kilometer long fortified fence which is being inaugurated today is up to the job of “keeping out any kind of mass of people," PM Orbán said during an interview on Radio Kossuth today
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech in the European Parliament Apr 26, 2017 26 April 2017, Brussels
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address at the opening ceremony of the 10th Szakma Sztár Festival Apr 25, 2017 Budapest, 24 April 2017
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Sunday News” Apr 19, 2017 April 16, 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Easter interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungarian daily Magyar Idők Apr 18, 2017 April 15, 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of the new organ of the German-speaking Reformed Church Parish Apr 12, 2017 April 9, 2017, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Speech of Viktor Orbán at the European People's Party Congress Mar 30, 2017 Valletta, 30 March 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview given by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to Hungarian Television Mar 28, 2017 Rome, March 25, 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech on the anniversary of the 1848 Revolution Mar 17, 2017 March 15, 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán has called for a rebellion against Brussels bureaucrats and liberal media outlets Mar 16, 2017 During his speech to celebrate Hungary's March 15 national holiday, PM Orbán called on the people to bring about a "deep but peaceful" transformation of Europe
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press conference after the meeting of the European Council Mar 13, 2017 Brussels, 10 March 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán’s doorstep statement before the meeting of the European Council Mar 11, 2017 9 March 2017, Brussels
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán calls President Putin after EC agreement on Paks II nuclear power upgrade Mar 08, 2017 Hungary aims to replace the four reactors currently operating at the Paks site, which were constructed in the 1980s and account for approximately 50 percent of Hungary's domestic electricity production
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Press statement by Viktor Orbán following the meeting of the Visegrád Group Mar 06, 2017 Warsaw, 2 March 2017
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ceremony to mark the start of the 2017 business year Mar 06, 2017 Budapest, 28 February 2017
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ceremony to mark the start of the 2017 business year Mar 03, 2017 Budapest, 28 February 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán throws Hungary's support behind V4's position on future of Europe Mar 03, 2017 Hungary “whole-heartedly” supports calls made by V4 leaders for strengthening national control over legislative and political processes in the EU
News in Brief Prime Minister President Trump writes letter of thanks to PM Orbán Feb 27, 2017 “We are facing challenges, which, it is my belief, we are capable of overcoming jointly, through partnership. However, we also have huge opportunities to move forward towards the achievement of our common goals," President Trump wrote in his letter to PM Orbán
Blog Prime Minister ‘The Hungarian model is working,’ says PM Orbán, ‘but faces 5 threats this year’ Feb 27, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács As a result of the hard work of Hungarian people, Hungary once again stands before an “economic breakthrough,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressing the Parliament earlier this week at the opening of the spring session.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: International organizations posing as civic groups ended up “murdering" Hungary's Olympic dream Feb 24, 2017 The campaign to collect signatures for a planned referendum on whether Budapest should host the 2024 summer Olympics ended up “murdering a dream”
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme Feb 24, 2017 24 February 2017, Budapest
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address in Parliament before the start of daily business [full text in English] Feb 23, 2017 Budapest, February 20, 2017
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán opens spring session of Parliament: 'The Hungarian economic model is working' Feb 21, 2017 PM Orbán said the government’s deficit target of 2.4 percent of GDP this year was “clearly” achievable. Hungary’s economy grew by 2 percent last year
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s State of the Nation Address [full text in English] Feb 13, 2017 February 10, 2017, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary faces five major 'attacks' in 2017 Feb 11, 2017 Delivering his nineteenth annual state of the nation address, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary’s main task in 2017 would be to fend off five major “attacks” against the country
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Szeged stop of the Modern Cities Programme [full text in English] Feb 01, 2017 January 30, 2017, Szeged
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Hungary and the crisis of Europe Jan 27, 2017 - Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Judging from population, natural resources, and human capital, the European Union should be the leading power of the world. For the moment, however, its stagnation obstructs its potential leadership.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Lámfalussy Conference [full text in English] Jan 26, 2017 Budapest, January 23, 2017
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s doorstep statement before the meeting of the European Council Dec 20, 2016 December 15, 2016, Brussels
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the memorial conference “Europa Centralis – history of the region throughout the ages”, held to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wacław Felczak Dec 19, 2016 December 9, 2016, Kraków
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the inauguration of a plaque commemorating the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight Dec 14, 2016 December 9, 2016, Kraków
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Transylvanian Hungarian Television programme “Taking Stock” Dec 14, 2016 December 9, 2016, Szatmárnémeti (Satu Mare)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the 6th meeting of the Hungarian Diaspora Council Dec 07, 2016 November 30, 2016, Budapest
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement after the signing of the 2017–2018 wage agreement Nov 30, 2016 Budapest, November 24, 2016
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s interview in the business daily Világgazdaság Nov 28, 2016 Interview published on November 25, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the conference “Saint Martin and Europe” Nov 16, 2016 November 10, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió programme “180 Minutes” Nov 14, 2016 November 11, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s laudation when presenting the Hungarian Order of Merit Grand Cross with Chain and Golden Radiant Star to President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliev Nov 11, 2016 November 10, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Interview in der Sendung „180 Minuten” [„180 perc”] von Radio Kossuth, 11. November 2016 Nov 11, 2016 11. November 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement after the 16+1 Summit between Central and Eastern European countries and China [full text in English] Nov 08, 2016 November 5, 2016, Riga
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió programme “180 Minutes” [full text in English] Nov 01, 2016 October 28, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Interview in der Sendung „180 Minuten” [„180 perc”] von Radio Kossuth Nov 01, 2016 Oktober 28, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Festrede, 23. Oktober 2016 Oct 25, 2016 Sonntag, 23. Oktober 2016, Budapest
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the official ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution [Full Text in English] Oct 25, 2016 23 October 2016, Budapest
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary is very much a part of Europe Oct 24, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán led the 1956 Revolution commemorations with a rousing speech in Kossuth Square on Sunday
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview der deutschen Passauer Neuen Presse mit Viktor Orbán Oct 21, 2016 Oktober 20, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the newspaper Passauer Neue Presse [full text in English] Oct 21, 2016 October 20, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opening speech in the debate in Parliament on the proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English] Oct 20, 2016 October 17, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Commemorative address by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán [full text in English] Oct 19, 2016 October 17, 2016, Munich
News in Brief Prime Minister Proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English] Oct 19, 2016 In 2015, a migratory wave of unforeseen proportions reached the borders of Europe. One and a half million people have crossed Schengen borders illegally. The cultural and economic integration of the masses of newcomers has made Europe face an unsolvable task, and uncontrolled border-crossings have significantly increased the danger of terror.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks PM Viktor Orbán’s speech at the Memorial Synod of the Reformed Church in Hungary Oct 16, 2016 14 October 2016, Budapest
News in Brief Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán’s speech at the conference “China-CEE Political Parties Dialogue” [full text in English] Oct 10, 2016 Budapest, October 6, 2016
News in Brief Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Press Statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán [full text in English] Oct 10, 2016 Bratislava, October 7, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán’s press conference, October 4, 2016 [full text in English] Oct 06, 2016 Budapest, October 4, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister News in Brief Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address in Parliament before the start of daily business [full text in English] Oct 04, 2016 October 3, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's press conference after the announcement of referendum results [full text in English] Oct 03, 2016 Budapest, October 2, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s interview on the Kossuth Radio programme “Sunday News” Sep 27, 2016 September 25, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview mit Viktor Orbán in der Sendung „Vasárnapi újság” [Sonntagsblatt] von Radio Kossuth Sep 27, 2016 September 25, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Quotes on Quotas: Prime Minister Orbán on the referendum, migration, the EU and more Sep 27, 2016 Here’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in his own words, on the referendum, the EU and the migration crisis, the fence and border security, and more.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at the award ceremony for Hungarian medallists at the XXXI Summer Olympics and XV Summer Paralympics [full text in English] Sep 26, 2016 September 23, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech on the 15th anniversary of the foundation of the Andrássy Gyula Budapest German Language University [full text in English] Sep 21, 2016 September 15, 2016, Budapest
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Rede zum 15. Jahrestag des Bestehens der Deutschsprachigen Andrássy Universität Budapest Sep 21, 2016 Budapest, den 15. September 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbáns Interview in der Sendung „180 Minuten” [„180 perc”] von Radio Kossuth Sep 19, 2016 September 16, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió programme “180 Minutes” [full text in English] Sep 19, 2016 September 16, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán’s press conference after an extraordinary meeting of the European Council [full text in English] Sep 19, 2016 September 16, 2016, Bratislava
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió programme “180 Minutes” , Sept 16, 2016 Sep 17, 2016 Budapest, September 16, 2016
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: We must take action to save Europe from migrant crisis Sep 16, 2016 Hungary’s interest lies in stemming the migration pressure on Europe, and the country is ready to help Serbia, Bulgaria and Macedonia
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement by the Bulgarian-Turkish border [full text in English] Sep 15, 2016 September 14, 2016, Lesovo (Лесoвo)
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address in Parliament before the start of daily session [full text in English] Sep 15, 2016 Budapest, September 12, 2016
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s acceptance speech after receiving the “Person of the Year” award [full text in English] Sep 12, 2016 September 7, 2016, Krynica-Zdrój
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s press statement after the meeting of the prime ministers of the Visegrád Four and Ukraine [full text in English] Sep 12, 2016 September 7, 2016, Krynica-Zdrój
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió programme “180 Minutes” [full text in English] Aug 31, 2016 Budapest, August 26, 2016
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement before the meeting of the Visegrád Four heads of government and the Chancellor of Germany [full text in English] Aug 31, 2016 August 26, 2016, Warsaw (Warszawa)
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbáns Rede zum Empfang am ungarischen Nationalfeiertag [der ganze Text auf Deutsch] Aug 24, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, den 19. August 2016
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the National Day reception [full text in English] Aug 24, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, August 19, 2016
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement after his meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern (full text in English) Jul 29, 2016 The best method for protecting the Hungarian-Austrian border would be if the two countries jointly protected the Hungarian-Serbian border, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated
News in Brief Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Orbán responds to questions at the 27th Bálványos Summer Open University and Summer Camp [full text in English] Jul 27, 2016 Following his speech, Prime Minister Orbán responded to a number of questions in an open forum
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Orbán at the 27th Bálványos Summer Open University and Summer Camp [full text in English] Jul 26, 2016 - Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Brexit, the migration crisis and the pressure it puts on Europe, economic hardship, the recent terror acts in European cities like Nice, Munich and Paris, have all affected our everyday lives and are issues Orbán believes that the EU has failed to address
Prime Minister “Are You Opposed to Peace?” Jul 12, 2016 - Viktor Orbán Europe owes much to the EU. Reference to historical truth, however, is not enough to ensure its survival. The Union can only be successful again if it restores citizens’ sense of security.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary brings order to a disorderly Europe Jun 30, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács Speaking to graduating class of police and border patrol officers last weekend, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had a simple message. It emphasized the outstanding achievement of Hungary’s uniformed services and how they have shown Europe that, if a country so wishes, it can uphold both the Dublin Protocol and the Schengen Treaty. And if everyone does their duty, Europe’s borders can be protected and mass migration can be controlled.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orban: EPP helped the fall of communism in Europe May 31, 2016 The EPP has always made the right decisions on the most important historic issues
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Rádió program “180 Minutes” May 21, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was interviewed by Kossuth Rádio’s program “180 Minutes” on May 20, 2016. The prime minister talked about migration, George Soros, families, and more.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister’s declaration of assets is accurate and complies with the law May 18, 2016 Bertalan Havasi responds to accusations that the PM is the richest Hungarian who conceals his financial assets
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary to hold referendum on whether to accept any future European Union quota system for resettling migrants May 04, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces migrant referendum to take place in late September or early October
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary will not be forced to accept migrants May 03, 2016 Prime Minister Orban defends the Fundamental Law of Hungary
News in Brief Prime Minister Who's really the boss of Europe? Prime Minister Orban performs impressively on EU power matrix Apr 29, 2016 Hungary has ranked in the top 10 of Europe's most powerful nations
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungarian Government pledges 30 Billion investment in Békéscsaba Apr 28, 2016 The Government's regeneration project continues throughout Hungary
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Orban backs central bank governor over use of funds Apr 28, 2016 The Hungarian National Bank said that all contracts had been concluded lawfully and no funds had been squandered
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán celebrates an anniversary and “a great political struggle of which we are the winners” Apr 27, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács Anniversaries offer a perfect opportunity to pause for a minute and take stock of past accomplishments and the challenges ahead.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Orban defends Hungary's decision to oppose mass migration Apr 25, 2016 The new constitution aims to protect the Hungarian language and culture
News in Brief Prime Minister Nobel Prize for Literature winner Imre Kertesz laid to rest at the National Burial Garden in Budapest's Kerepesi Cemetery Apr 25, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orban paid his respects at the funeral service on Friday
News in Brief Prime Minister Hungary prospers as it clears IMF-EU loan Apr 25, 2016 Wages are increasing, unemployment is falling, taxes are being cut and investment in renovation and infrastructure is rising.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Viktor Orban's interview on Kossuth Radio's "180 Minutes" on April 22, 2016 Apr 23, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was interviewed on Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” April 22, 2016. He discussed migration quotas, Schengen, and the domestic economy.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Differences between Hungary and Germany on migration are now over Apr 22, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács “When I visit southern Germany, I always find time to visit Mr. Chancellor [Kohl],” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about his latest meeting with former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, adding that they discussed the future of Europe and bilateral relations between Germany and Hungary. Today, in his regular biweekly radio interview, the prime minister had several interesting things to say about both. A few things that may surprise you.
News in Brief Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Helmut Kohl: Europe cannot be a new home to millions of people in need around the world Apr 20, 2016 In a joint statement released after visiting the former German chancellor at his home in Germany on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former Chancellor Helmut Kohl stated that Europe cannot be a new home to the millions of people in need around the world.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán and Chancellor Kohl, the ‘face of German-Hungarian friendship’ Apr 20, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács Accepting former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s invitation, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, visited the former chancellor yesterday at his home in Oggersheim, Germany.
News in Brief Prime Minister It's not about institutions but about credible leaders Apr 19, 2016 In Stuttgart on Tuesday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met former Minister President of Baden-Württemberg Erwin Teufel. In their meeting they discussed the future of European Christian democracy and crisis situations in the European Union.
News in Brief Prime Minister Here it is: Hungary's 10-point action plan for the management of the migration crisis Apr 18, 2016 In response to the European Union's proposal, a concept that the government of Hungary considers seriously flawed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has presented a ten-point action plan for the management of the migration crisis.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks PM Orbán to OECD: ‘What we needed was a total renewal of the country’ Apr 11, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) on April 7th, 2016 in Paris, recalling the conditions that lead to the IMF bailout in 2008 under the previous government and the steps that his government took to turn the economy around.
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary celebrates paying off debt, will propose alternative to EU’s quota system Apr 08, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács In his regular, radio interview on Friday morning, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that, on the EU’s quota system, “it cannot be the case that one member state alone makes a decision and the others suffer the consequences.” He also spoke about the symbolic significance of paying off the loan and that Hungary has good reason to celebrate this weekend.
Prime Minister Repaying the IMF-EU loan is an unprecedented achievement Apr 08, 2016 After a Committee meeting of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that repaying the IMF-EU loan is an unprecedented achievement, which could not have been accomplished without friends like the OECD.
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán with former President Sarkozy: Europe must renew itself Apr 07, 2016 On Thursday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France and leader of the center-right party Les Républicains. At their meeting the two politicians discussed European issues.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to hold talks with Secretary-General of the OECD Angel Gurría in Paris, and to travel to Germany on 18 April Apr 07, 2016 The Prime Minister’s Press Chief Bertalan Havasi has informed kormany.hu that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has travelled to Paris, where on Thursday he will hold talks with Secretary-General of the OECD Angel Gurría. During his visit the Prime Minister will also hold informal meetings with a number of important figures in French politics.
Prime Minister News in Brief [Video] PM Orbán on Nuclear Summit: "It is very difficult to find a world-class technology in which Hungary is regarded as highly as it is in its nuclear industry." Apr 04, 2016 At the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, "It is very difficult to find a world-class technology in which Hungary is regarded as highly as it is in its nuclear industry". Watch here (with English subtitles).
Prime Minister PM Orbán:"The target of the attacks was the European Union" Mar 30, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a brief statement following the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 23, 2016.
Prime Minister News in Brief “Every form of terror should be denounced and combatted,” says PM Orbán Mar 22, 2016 “I’d like to express, in the name of the whole country, my commiseration and condolences to the relatives of the victims,” said Prime Minister Orbán today in the Hungarian town of Tatabánya, briefing journalists on the government’s response to the terror attacks in Brussels this morning. Earlier today Prime Minister Orbán and President Áder sent letters of condolence to Brussels and the prime minister issued a public statement.
Prime Minister News in Brief Brussels attacks: PM Orbán expresses his condolences Mar 22, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said he was shocked to hear of the attacks in Brussels committed on Tuesday morning. He has expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and wishes quick recovery to those injured.
Prime Minister News in Brief “We have avoided the greatest danger,” says PM Orbán After EU Summit Mar 21, 2016 Concerning the agreement between the European Union and Turkey, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungarian diplomacy has achieved its goals.
Prime Minister News in Brief EU Migration Summit: Hungary says no to mandatory resettlement Mar 18, 2016 “For the past several days we’ve working on behalf of the Hungarian interest that any kind of refugee exchange, settlement or movement of people would only happen on a voluntary basis. We have a chance to achieve this,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán upon his arrival at the EU Council meeting on Thursday. In response to a journalist asking about his prognosis, the prime minister confided, “I always feel good before a summit. Let’s see afterwards.”
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks PM Orbán asks "Shall we Live in Slavery or Freedom?" Mar 17, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the nation on the steps of the National Museum on March 15, 2016. His speech looked to the past and pointed out that Hungary's most successful revolutions were when the freedom of the country was threatened. Tying the past to present the Prime Minister spoke in plain but strong language aimed at Brussels and the threat that uncontrolled migration poses to not just Hungary but all of Europe.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Message Sent to Hungarian Communities Beyond the Borders to Mark the Hungarian National Day Mar 16, 2016 In a special message, Prime Minister Orbán Viktor sent greetings to Hungarian communities beyond the borders to mark 15 March, the Hungarian national day.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks PM Orbán: ‘The time has come that we must save Europe’s future’ Mar 15, 2016 “No European nation can be free if Europe is not [free],” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, “and today, Europe is not.” Addressing a crowd gathered in front of the National Museum, the prime minister was speaking today on the March 15th holiday, the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1848 Revolution, a national uprising that grew into a war of independence from the Austrian Empire.
News in Brief Prime Minister Government to Introduce New Decision-Making Mechanism for EU Calls for Proposals Mar 11, 2016 At the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s business year-opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that the Government is introducing a new decision-making mechanism for EU calls for proposals. The Prime Minister also said that warding off the threat of migration may result in an enormous competitive advantage.
News in Brief Prime Minister Agreement Reached on Closure of Borders Mar 08, 2016 The times are over when one can travel on the Western Balkan routes without controls. EU leaders have decided that the routes of people smugglers must be closed, which means that order must also be restored at the borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told journalists in Brussels after the summit of the leaders of the European Union and Turkey in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Prime Minister News in Brief ‘Direct Migrant Resettlement is Out of the Question,’ says PM Orbán Mar 08, 2016 “Frontiers must be closed down,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had said at the beginning of the day, “in other words: the legal framework has to be restored. The Schengen agreement must be kept word-by-word, so no one can come through without registration and permission.”
News in Brief Prime Minister Borders Must be Closed and Direct Resettlement is out of the Question Mar 07, 2016 Ahead of the EU-Turkey summit in Brussels on Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the external borders of the European Union must be closed and the direct resettlement of migrants is out of question – at least in the case of Hungary.
News in Brief Prime Minister Individual Action is Better than Unified Inertia Mar 04, 2016 On Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme on Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in relation to the European Union’s handling of the immigration crisis that “individual action is better than unified inertia”.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister The Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's State of the Nation Address, Várkert Bazár, Budapest [text & video] Feb 29, 2016 Complete text and video with subtitles
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán in State of the Nation speech: 'Europe can and must be protected' Feb 28, 2016 Standing fast to the conviction that the European Union’s failed migration policy must be opposed and that Europe, with its common values and common history, must be protected, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in his annual State of the Nation speech today, said, “Brussels must be stopped.”
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán to Bild: 'No EU Country Wants to Implement Quota Plan. In Budapest People Would Lynch Me if I Agreed to That' Feb 25, 2016 Prime Minster Viktor Orbán was interviewed by the German newspaper BILD on February 25, 2016. The interview was dominated by questions surrounding the migrant crisis.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks PM Orbán announces referendum on EU's compulsory migrant resettlement quotas Feb 24, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke to the Budapest press corps, February 24, to announce that the government will hold a referendum on the compulsory resettlement quotas issued by the European Union.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Summit on Migration: 'The EU Approved the Hungarian Solution' Feb 19, 2016 PM Orbán addressed the EU's latest decisions on migration, V4 cooperation and the British proposals on EU reform in a press statement, February 19, 2016, following the EU Summit.
News in Brief Prime Minister Prime Minister Calls Paks Expansion the “Deal of the Century” Feb 18, 2016 - Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister/MTI) Following talks on Wednesday with President of Russia Vladimir Putin at his state residence near Moscow, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said that his country’s cooperation with Russia on the expansion of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant was the agreement and deal of the century.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister 'Russia Is Not Hungary’s Enemy, But One of its Partners," says PM Orbán in Moscow Feb 17, 2016 PM Orbán: “We have made it clear today – and it is also my conviction – that Russia is not Hungary’s enemy, but one of its partners.”
News in Brief Prime Minister A Second Line of Defense Needs to be Established Feb 16, 2016 - Prime Minister's Office At a press conference following a special summit of Visegrád Four (V4) prime ministers in Prague, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the policy the European Union has so far pursued in handling the migration crisis has failed, the external Schengen borders could not be protected, and therefore a new, second line of defence is needed.
News in Brief Prime Minister Action Against the Compulsory Resettlement Quota Should Be a National Issue Feb 15, 2016 - MTI “Action against the compulsory resettlement quota should be a national issue”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament.
News in Brief Prime Minister Halting Population Decline Is One of the Most Important Issues Feb 15, 2016 - MTI In Parliament on Monday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán highlighted halting the decline in the Hungarian population as one of the most important tasks for the future. Mr. Orbán also stated that teachers are asking for an 18% pay increase, which is currently impossible.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister 'We Must Discuss a Second Line of Defense' Says PM Orbán at V4 Feb 15, 2016 Following the meeting of the Visegrad Four, Prime Minister Orbán pointed to the need for a "second line of defense" between Turkey and Schengen. In the press statement, he also voiced support for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán Calls on Parliament to Rise Above Politics and Protect Nation Against Compulsory Migrant Quotas Feb 15, 2016 In his address to the opening session of parliament, the prime minister also called for a 'zero-based' budget to reduce debt.
Blog Prime Minister Prime Minister Orbán: ‘More Terror Attacks Are Being Prepared’ Feb 06, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács “It is a fact that one should act cautiously not to [unnecessarily] limit the rights of freedom, but people’s security comes first,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday morning during his regular interview with public radio.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister "Bulgaria Must Be Offered Accession to the Schengen Area" Jan 29, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a statement following his meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov in Sofia on January 29, 2016. His statement focussed on the positive relationship Hungary has with Bulgaria, Bulgaria’s active role in protecting the Schengen Zone, the unfair treatment Bulgaria gets from the EU, and the migrant crisis.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister This Winner of the Medal of Honor Overcame the Impossible Jan 28, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a statement following his presentation of the Hungarian Medal of Honor to Dr. Szilvia Lubics in Budapest on January 28, 2016. Dr. Szilvia Lubics is a renowned amateur long distance runner.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister 'Defending Schengen With Mere Words Is Not Enough," Says PM Orbán Jan 22, 2016 Europe has two types of countries, said Prime Minister Orbán during the joint press availability following his meeting in Ljubljana, January 22, with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar. There are "ones which defend Schengen with words, and others which do so with actions. We both fall into the second category." nyomtatás Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s statement after the Slovenian-Hungarian government summit 22 January 2016 22 January 2016, Ljubljana
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister “The Route May Move in Any Direction, But One Thing Is Certain: It Will Not Go Through Hungary" Jan 22, 2016 Hungary pursues "a migration policy which of course grants political refugees all the possibilities afforded by international law," the prime minister said, "but which does not allow anyone else in.” In his Friday interview on state radio, January 22, the prime minister talked about migration, the taxi versus Uber conflict, and the new family housing allowance program.
Prime Minister Speeches and Remarks Day of Remembrance for Ethnic Germans Forcibly Deported From Hungary Jan 19, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a commemorative speech on January, 19, 2016 in Budaörs, about the forced deportation of ethnic Germans following World War II.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán: 'Europe's Big Problem is Brusselsism, the Stealthy Withdrawal of Powers from the Nation States' Jan 14, 2016 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave an interview, January 14, 2016, to Hungarian public radio, covering the domestic economy, EU relations, the migrant crisis, and more.
News in Brief Prime Minister On Facebook Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Congratulates the Creators of Son of Saul Jan 11, 2016 On Monday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated the creators and actors of Son of Saul for winning the Golden Globe Award in Los Angeles for best foreign language film.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán: Hungary Will Challenge the European Commission's Migrant Resettlement Quota in the European Court Jan 10, 2016 Addressing the 14th plenary session of the Hungarian Standing Conference, December 3, 2015, in Budapest, the prime minister announced plans to petition the European Court on the migrant quotas.
News in Brief Prime Minister The Erection of Statues in Honor of Politicians Who Cooperated with Oppressors of Hungary Cannot Be Supported Dec 16, 2015 In the question-and-answer round of Parliament’s plenary session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the Constitution does not support the erection of statues in honour of political leaders in government during the time when Hungary had lost its sovereignty.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Orbán: 'Liberalism No Longer Stands Up for Freedom, but for Political Correctness' Nov 13, 2015 “We have lost that which made the European continent attractive," said the prime minister in this interview with a Swiss weekly, "and that which we Hungarians found so attractive in it: free political debate. Political correctness has turned the EU into some kind of royal court, where everyone must behave themselves, while all the time migration is an urgent challenge for us."