PM Orbán: Even those who do not vote for us will benefit from our governance

In 1956, in the face of servitude, “we chose independence instead of occupation.” Then, a “new generation of communists” came in 2006, the PM said, recalling the austerity measures introduced by Socialists, including increased taxes, fees on doctor visits and sky-high utility prices, not to mention the elimination of the 13th month pension and family benefits. The Left deceived families into taking out foreign-currency loans, and drove the country to the brink of default, he said, adding that when “we raised our voices, they answered with tear gas and rubber bullets,” which “we will never forget.”

Viktor Orbán then recounted how we got payback with a landslide victory, delivering Fidesz a two-thirds majority; however, it took years to make up for the destruction of the Left. Since 2010, 1 million new jobs have been created, foreign currency loans were “kicked out,” taxes have been reduced, and the minimum wage next year will be higher than the average wage under the Socialists, he said. In addition, multinational companies were taxed, and overheads were cut to the lowest levels in Europe. Now, the country’s economic situation allows for the 13-month pension to be rebuilt, young people will be exempt from the personal income tax next year, and families raising children will have their PIT refunded.

Referring to attacks from the EU over Hungary’s utility price cuts and border defense, he said “the fate of Hungarians will again be decided by Hungarians,” and after the popular referendum on utility costs and migration, we will see that the people support us in the upcoming referendum as well: “Hungary will be the first country to stop aggressive LGBTQ propaganda from entering our schools,” the PM said.

“If we want to protect the security of our families, the borders of our country, the future of our children, our salaries, our pensions, low utility prices; if we want to preserve our culture, our customs, and our language, that is, if we want to protect the freedom of our everyday life, we must take part in the struggle that awaits us,” the prime minister said.

“Even those who do not vote for us will benefit from our governance,” Prime Minister Orbán said, adding that the international network behind the Hungarian Left is such a serious force that only millions of Hungarians can defeat it together. Thus, he concluded, “we are counting on all Hungarians who care about Hungary's future.”