Touching on nationalism, demography, faith, economic sovereignty, and international alliances, Prime Minister Orbán underscored a unified vision centered on preserving Hungarian identity and independence. “Family is the most important building block. After that comes the nation and then the Lord. And if these three are together, everything works fine,” he declared.
Defining Hungarian nationalism through historical necessity, PM Orbán emphasized the country’s geography as a persistent vulnerability. “Hungary is a country that somebody always wanted to occupy… the Germans, the Russians, the Ottomans,” he noted. This historical context fuels Hungary’s commitment to sovereignty, which includes military preparedness, strategic diplomacy, and robust national ownership in critical sectors.
“In the banking system, you need very strong Hungarian ownership… pipelines, energy transmission, media outlets, telecommunications, modern technologies—you need substantial Hungarian players,” he explained. Under his leadership since 2010, Hungary has moved from foreign domination in these industries to a structure where “the Hungarian economy serves the purpose of national sovereignty.”
One of the most pressing challenges Hungary faces, according to the prime minister, is demographic decline. With a population of under 10 million and deaths outpacing births, the country has rejected mass migration as a solution. “We don’t want migration. But if this carries on, we are going to be in dire straits,” he warned. The government’s answer is a comprehensive family policy, integrating labor market rules, tax exemptions, and child support programs. “If [women] have two or three children, [they] are not paying personal income tax,” he noted. As of January, mothers of two children will be tax-exempt for life. “We believe the mother is the key to family; we have to help them, support them,” he said.
PM Orbán also drew attention to cultural shifts influencing family trends. Unlike past generations, many Hungarian women now choose to have children in their thirties. To support them, the state offers long maternity leaves and child-friendly workplace policies. “We can help you make a good decision. We can help you decide for life,” he said, framing the state’s role as one of encouragement rather than coercion.
Religion and national identity are inseparable in Prime Minister Orbán’s views. “Without Christianity, there would be no Hungarian state, no Hungary,” he said, describing it as a historic truth rather than a mere belief. The prime minister has actively promoted church-led education and healthcare, asserting that “the church runs schools better than the state can.” Today, over 20 percent of Hungarian schools and 80 percent of childcare institutions are operated by religious organizations. While the state does not evangelize, it facilitates conditions where “belonging to a community of faith is a positive thing… good for the nation, good for Hungary, good for your children.”
On international affairs, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized the ideological battle reshaping the West. “There is an even more important struggle going on, what I call a struggle for the soul of the West,” he said, describing a contest between leftist progressivism and conservative, Christian values. His support for President Trump stems from this perspective. “We need somebody great, courageous, and strong,” he explained. “His victory sends the signal that this is a battle that can be fought and perhaps won.”
Despite ideological alignment, the prime minister clarified that Hungary does not seek salvation from abroad. “He’s not our savior. He is fighting for his cause back there, and we are fighting for our cause here,” he remarked. Trade, commerce, and strategic alignment with allies like the United States, however, remain essential.
In his closing reflections, Prime Minister Orbán reasserted the primacy of Hungary’s cultural and spiritual heritage. “The stronger the communities of faith, the stronger Hungary,” he affirmed. With policies grounded in national resilience, familial support, and Christian identity, the prime minister presented a cohesive vision: “It is not about forcing religion or ideology. It’s about creating an environment where tradition, faith, and patriotism can thrive—for the future of Hungary.”