He reminded the press that a national referendum had already rejected migrant resettlement by an overwhelming majority, confirming that only the Hungarian people can decide on migration matters. Although the opposition parties supported the EU’s decision, the Hungarian government remains committed to opposing it and will challenge the regulation before the EU Court of Justice if it takes effect.
On energy policy, Minister Gulyás criticized the EU’s RePowerEU plan, which seeks to phase out Russian energy imports. He argued that such a decision would require unanimous consent under EU rules and warned that if implemented, Hungary would also take this issue to court. He stressed that Russian energy is vital to protect Hungary’s utility price cuts and overall energy security.
The minister also announced a new HUF 100 billion residential solar storage program aimed at maintaining reduced utility costs. The initiative will provide grants for households already using or planning to install solar panels. Applications open in January, with priority given to those exiting the net metering system and residents of towns with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.
In infrastructure, the government approved the development of highways M86 and M87 through concession models and greenlit a major airport rail project. The high-speed rail link will stretch 27 kilometers between the airport and Nyugati railway station, with construction expected to take six years. Trains will run every 5–10 minutes, with ticket prices estimated at HUF 3,000–4,000.
Gulyás also addressed wage policy, asserting that the government is on track to deliver its promise of a €1,000 minimum wage by 2028. A January wage increase of 11 percent has already been agreed upon between employers and unions.
In response to questions about delays in payments to Budapest, Gulyás criticized Mayor Gergely Karácsony for not signing the necessary contracts since October 29. He stated, “What the mayor is doing is illogical,” but assured that all funds owed to the capital will eventually be paid.