He began by addressing the visible generational divide, especially among Hungary’s youth. Reacting to criticism from young performers and audiences, Prime Minister Orbán said, “Young people are like adults. There are liberals among them, and there are those with national sentiments.” He emphasized that rebellion is a natural part of youth, and while some direct it against the government, others challenge international power structures. “These are our children,” he reminded, urging parents to view youthful outbursts with understanding and perspective.
On policy, the prime minister outlined a broad range of support programs aimed at the younger generation—from tax exemptions for under-25s and subsidized student and worker loans, to a new 3% homeownership loan available starting in September. “There is a war, there is no major economic growth, but we did it,” he declared. Yet he acknowledged that these policies alone wouldn’t secure electoral loyalty. “Elections aren’t just about logic or policy offers,” he said, noting that identity, trust, and communication also play crucial roles.
That led to what he called the most urgent task: mastering the digital realm. “Our persuasive power decreases, and if you have no persuasive power, then you have no victory either,” he warned. With political discourse having fully migrated online, the right must stage what he termed a “digital conquest.” If conservatives cannot learn the language and pace of the digital space, he argued, they will lose ground permanently. Initiatives like the Harcosok Klubja (Fight Club) and Digitális Polgári Körök (Digital Civic Circles) aim to anchor both the combative and community-focused wings of the civic right in this new arena.
Despite fluctuating poll numbers and a fragmented media landscape, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized that his party keeps a clear, data-driven picture of its position. “We work with measurements that give a real picture of your popularity, your electoral chances, and public opinion on important issues. From this, I know where we stand—and we will work hard and win big.”
In foreign policy, the prime minister was equally blunt. On the war in Ukraine, he stated: “In international law the Russians are wrong, the Ukrainians are right. But geopolitically, Russia is creating a buffer zone. They have said clearly: they will hold as much Ukrainian territory as they need to keep missiles away from their border.” He added emphatically, “I do not want to take the responsibility to see even one young person die for Ukraine, and I will not.”
At the same time, he reassured regional allies of NATO’s credibility. “Since NATO has existed, no member has ever been attacked. No rational actor would go to war with all NATO members, including the United States and Turkey. So the Baltic and Polish peoples can believe that the NATO guarantee is a real one.”
Touching on regional sovereignty, he took a firm stance on the EU’s judicial actions against Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska. “For him to be condemned not for corruption, but for not implementing EU decisions—is unacceptable. Hungary does not recognize the court’s decision. President Dodik remains the elected leader of the Bosnian Serbs, and we will shape our policy accordingly.”
On migration, Prime Minister Orbán once again drew a hard line. “The migration pact means building camps for 30,000 migrants tomorrow. And then Brussels—not Hungary—will decide how many migrants each country receives. We are illegally not implementing this pact, and we say openly that we will not. There are only two choices: rebel or surrender. The West has surrendered. We will not.”
Closing with a rallying cry, he reminded the audience that while Hungary’s political environment may be stable, it requires continuous effort. “We have to work very hard to maintain support—election by election, consultation by consultation.” In a world he described as “stirred up like coffee grounds,” Prime Minister Orbán’s vision for Hungary remains steadfast: a sovereign, family-centered, digitally savvy nation, capable of weathering storms without losing its footing—or its voice.