“If our country is attacked, we must defend it—otherwise, both homeland and family are left unprotected,” he stated, highlighting the vital link between national security and personal safety
Addressing recent developments in Brussels, Prime Minister Orbán criticized the EU’s increasingly militaristic tone, particularly at the recent Copenhagen summit. “They have war plans. We have a peace plan,” he emphasized, underscoring Hungary’s consistent stance to remain neutral in the Ukraine conflict.
While acknowledging that Hungary cannot stop other member states from supporting the war, he stressed that Hungary can — and will — stay out of it.
The prime minister was unequivocal in his rejection of Ukraine's EU accession. He argued that Hungary has the right to oppose further enlargement and does not wish to share a political union with Ukraine. Instead, he proposed a strategic agreement between Ukraine and the EU that would avoid full membership while supporting Ukraine’s state functioning. In his view, "it's strategically better for us if Ukraine remains a buffer between Hungary and Russia."
PM Orbán warned against increasing efforts in Brussels to override national governments, including Hungary’s. He said the goal is not simply to change policies but to install entirely new governments aligned with Brussels. Referencing the Tisza Party, he described it as a "Brussels project" intended to dismantle Hungary’s sovereignty from within.
On the topic of migration and social cohesion, Prime Minister Orbán drew a direct line between liberal immigration policies and rising antisemitism and homophobia in Western Europe. He expressed gratitude that such unrest had not reached Hungary and warned that accommodating large migrant communities with opposing cultural values poses a serious long-term threat to democracy
Turning to family policy, PM Orbán emphasized that demographic survival remains Hungary’s central challenge. Without the family support programs launched in 2010, he estimated Hungary would have 200,000 fewer citizens today. “Every child is a personal and national decision. The state must remain neutral, but it cannot be indifferent,” he said, stressing gratitude towards those who raise children.
The prime minister also spoke about Hungary’s alliance with Israel, grounded in shared cultural values, mutual interests, and longstanding community ties. With ongoing instability in the Middle East, he stated, “the stability of Israel and Egypt is crucial for Europe to avoid another refugee wave.”
The prime minister highlighted his long-standing relationship with Trump, noting their shared pragmatic worldview and mutual understanding. “There’s chemistry between us,” he said, underscoring the importance of personal relationships in international politics.
Concluding the interview, PM Orbán reiterated the importance of resilience over grievance: “In politics, we must fight, not complain.” He characterized Hungary’s constitutional framework as uniquely stable and effective, rejecting claims of government overreach. Instead, he warned, “the real danger today is not too much power, but too little.”