According to Prime Minister Orbán, the central issue in Hungary’s upcoming election will be national sovereignty. He said Brussels is funding political challengers to his government and using economic pressure to manipulate Hungary’s domestic affairs. “The European Union is a danger on us. They are blackmailing us. They try to suffocate us economically and financially. So the main reason why I need a financial shield is because of the European Union, and against Brussels,” he said, asserting that the EU has transitioned from a peace project to a “war project.”
Sovereignty, he reiterated, must remain the foundation of the European political system. In his view, the EU’s current structure fails to serve its members, particularly those in Central Europe. He proposed a new framework led by “patriots” committed to protecting national interests while enabling effective cooperation.
On the topic of migration, Prime Minister Orbán maintained that Hungary must retain the right to decide who can enter and reside in the country. “If you let in a large number of non-Christians into a Christian country, it will affect democracy,” he warned. He also criticized Brussels for punishing Hungary over its refusal to accept illegal migrants, despite the government’s success in halting irregular border crossings.
Turning to the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Orbán stated, “I think we are very close to have a peace.” He insisted that peace hinges on a unified transatlantic position, lamenting the current division between the U.S. and the EU. He praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach: “The American president is in favor of the peace. Europeans are not. What they are saying basically means that they would like to continue the war.” He also underscored that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in peace.
Prime Minister Orbán was unequivocal that Hungary will remain in the EU regardless of tensions: “I’m not blocking anything with the European Union. I just would like to clarify certain things. First, where is our money?” he said, adding that suspending Hungary’s voting rights in the European Council is not feasible.
Discussing energy, the prime minister revealed that Hungary secured an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil through direct talks with President Trump. He stressed the importance of nuclear energy for Hungary’s future, given the country’s lack of natural resources and sea access.
The interview also touched on Hungary’s geopolitical outlook. Prime Minister Orbán noted that the country’s security is defined by its position in the Berlin–Moscow–Istanbul triangle. He called for a new European security system to be established after the war, one that makes the continent safer.
When asked about his core values, Prime Minister Orbán replied without hesitation: “God, nation, family, freedom.” These principles, he suggested, are at the heart of Hungary’s political identity and its vision for Europe.