PM Orbán announced a sweeping tax reduction package, including a two-step increase in child tax benefits. Starting July 1, 2025, parents will be able to deduct HUF 20,000 for one child, HUF 80,000 for two, and HUF 200,000 for three or more children from their taxes and contributions. The second phase of the program will take effect in January 2026. Additionally, mothers with two or more children will receive lifetime income tax exemption, expanding an existing policy for mothers of four.
On industrial policy, he introduced the "100 New Factories" program, designed to secure long-term employment and maintain Hungary’s economic independence amid growing global uncertainty. The prime minister underscored the significance of technological advancements, predicting that by 2030, automation will reshape the workforce.
"There will be more computers in manufacturing than brains," he remarked, likening the transformation to the impact of electricity a century ago.
While acknowledging recent political and economic breakthroughs, PM Orbán warned that inflation remains a major challenge. He criticized multinational retailers for raising prices beyond justifiable levels, citing a 39 percent increase in milk, 35 percent in eggs, and 11 percent in cooking oil. To combat this, he instructed National Economy Minister Márton Nagy to reach agreements with major supermarket chains. If negotiations fail, the government is prepared to implement price caps and limit corporate profit margins.
To support pensioners, the government will introduce a targeted VAT refund on essential goods such as dairy, fruits, and vegetables, ensuring that financial relief reaches those most in need.
PM Orbán reaffirmed Hungary’s zero-tolerance policy on illegal migration, vowing to resist Brussels’ pressure to dismantle border protections. "If necessary, we will go beyond the wall," he declared, reiterating that the EU's migration pact will never be accepted by Hungary.
The prime minister also addressed the rise of synthetic drugs, calling the situation a national crisis. In response, he appointed a special commissioner to combat drug trafficking and ordered an all-out law enforcement operation against dealers. "Drug traffickers destroy our children’s futures and deserve no mercy," he stated.
He also spoke about the controversy surrounding former Chief of Staff Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, who recently appeared at an opposition event. PM Orbán emphasized that the military must remain above politics, instructing Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky to ensure that discipline is maintained.
A significant portion of the prime minister’s speech was devoted to Hungary’s relationship with the European Union and global political shifts. He criticized the EU’s double standards, arguing that Brussels punishes Hungary while protecting politicians loyal to its agenda. He also announced that European Parliament members will now be required to submit the same level of financial disclosures as Hungarian MPs—a measure aimed at exposing foreign influence in Hungarian politics.
On the topic of Ukraine, PM Orbán asserted that Hungary will never support Ukraine’s EU accession if it harms Hungarian farmers and businesses. "Ukraine will not join NATO, and whether it joins the EU is up to us," he stated, emphasizing that the war is nearing its end, but the real challenge lies in what follows.
PM Orbán highlighted Hungary’s role as a global leader in the conservative movement, stating that the resistance that began in Budapest has now spread to the United States. However, he warned that despite Trump’s resurgence, "he is not our savior, but our ally."
He described a global network of corrupt political elites, saying that the Democratic U.S. government was funding NGOs, journalists, and politicians to promote liberal ideology in Hungary. "The Americans have exposed the skeletons in the closet—billions have been funneled into a massive machine designed to impose a liberal political dictatorship across the West," he stated.
He stressed that while events in the U.S. are "inspiring," Hungary must focus on its own battles. "First, we must deal with the empire’s Budapest depot." To achieve this, he announced a government envoy will be sent to the U.S. to gather data and evidence on Hungary-related operations. "Then, we will urgently create the constitutional and legal conditions so that we no longer have to watch idly as pseudo-civil organizations serve foreign interests and organize political actions before our eyes," PM Orbán said, adding that his government will "shut off the Soros network’s funding once and for all.”
PM Orbán reaffirmed his commitment to traditional values, proposing a constitutional amendment to explicitly define gender as male or female. He also warned Pride organizers against wasting time preparing this year’s parade, calling it a “pointless endeavor.”
Turning again to migration, the prime minister also announced that small towns will be given the legal authority to control migration into their communities, ensuring that rural Hungary retains its cultural identity.
Closing his speech, PM Orbán painted 2025 as a decisive year in Hungary’s political struggle. He declared that for the first time, Hungary’s opponents in Brussels and beyond are showing fear. "We’ve inflicted serious wounds, and now they are the ones retreating," he said, but cautioned against underestimating their ability to regroup.
Referencing Hungary’s historical resilience, he stated: "We are the eternal revolutionaries. They told us we were the past, but it turns out—we are the future."
With elections on the horizon, Prime Minister Orbán framed Hungary’s fight as a battle against globalist forces determined to impose foreign rule. His message was clear: The resistance is no longer enough—2025 must be the year of victory.