“We are the largest patriotic movement in Europe,” the prime minister declared. “You have kept Hungary's Christian and national government in power for 16 years, held our borders, and defended the country against forces contrary to the laws of creation.”
Further praising the government supporters gathered, PM Orbán stated, “You woke up in time, you stood your ground, and you held firm.”
Drawing a historical parallel to the revolution of 1956, he said, “In ‘56 the nation dared to believe in itself again. We are continuing the work our forefathers began then.” The prime minister called 1956 a turning point not just for Hungary, but for the world, insisting that the revolution inspired the Prague Spring and ultimately led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
“The whole world heard the heartbeat of the Hungarian soul,” he said.
PM Orbán portrayed Hungary as a nation that does not seek conquest or glory, but demands the right to live freely: “We ask only this — leave us alone with your fever dreams. Let us live freely, as Hungarians.”
Turning to current geopolitical issues, PM Orbán leveled sharp criticism at the European Union’s role in the Ukraine war, claiming, “This is not our war, but it ruins our lives.” He stated that €185 billion has been spent on the conflict, with plans to extract billions more from EU taxpayers.
“They want to make us pay war reparations,” he warned, calling this “the logic of old colonial powers.”
He said Brussels is trying to drag Hungary into the war through alliances and economic coercion. “The EU formed its own war coalition and sends weapons and money to Ukraine,” said PM Orbán, who also emphasized Hungary’s continued support for peace. “Christian morals and common sense demand peace. We are ready to broker it.”
The prime minister also made clear Hungary’s rejection of deeper integration with Ukraine. “We do not want to be in a union with them. Partnership, yes. Alliance, no,” he said, adding that such a union would damage Hungary’s economy.
Describing Hungary as a lone voice for peace in Europe, the prime minister told the crowd, “Today, only Hungary stands for peace. Brussels hasn’t yet occupied Budapest.” PM Orbán vowed that Hungary would not participate in war, when such conflicts have already cost past generations dearly.
“We lost 1.5 million people in two world wars. That must never happen again. We will stay out of this war.”
With domestic elections approaching, PM Orbán urged voters to recognize what is at stake. “Brussels and its Hungarian proxies are bringing war to Hungary. Supporting a change in government is supporting war,” he declared.
Stressing the importance of speaking to “misguided” voters, he added: “Every Hungarian is responsible for every other Hungarian.”
Calling attention to Hungary’s youth, PM Orbán urged them to reconnect with national identity: “Your grandparents died for a real Hungary and real freedom. Take pride in being Hungarian. Come off the Brussels drip — your homeland is waiting.”
In his final appeal, PM Orbán said the 2025 election would be a decisive moment. “Today, the choice is war or peace. There is nowhere to hide.” He also cited recent international shifts — including political change in Czechia — as signs of a turning tide.
“We are here. In 2025, Budapest will be the capital of European peace.”
Concluding with a stark verdict on the EU, the prime minister stated, “From the freedom of nations, Brussels has created oppression. We want the European Union — but not Brussels. Next year, we will show the world that there is a nation that does not retreat in the storm of history. We want freedom and peace.”