Speaking at their swearing-in ceremony at the National University of Public Services, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán highlighted the profound weight of their commitment, linking their personal sacrifice to the defense of the nation and the preservation of order.
“With your oath today,” he told them, “you are taking up your post in a historical chain of defenders. You are becoming our partners in a shared mission.”
In his address, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized that the Hungarian Constitution is not only the legal foundation of the state but a unifying source of purpose: “It gives support, direction, and meaning to our struggles at home and in the world.” Echoing the Constitution’s call for “a good life, safety, order, justice, and freedom,” he stressed that these values are not self-sustaining: “Order does not arise by itself. It must always be created, and then defended.”
Against the backdrop of war in Ukraine and the Middle East, mass migration, terrorism, and growing cyber threats, the prime minister warned that “civilized life itself” is now at stake. In this context, he elevated the role of Hungary’s law enforcement and defense personnel as guardians not just of laws, but of national resilience. “The most important thing is the human being — the officer, the firefighter, the prison guard — who puts their name and face to the rule of law. Who does not flee from danger, but stands firm when others would retreat.”
Prime Minister Orbán made clear that Hungary’s path is one of active defense: “Hungary will not be swept along by events. We protect our citizens. This is not only a fact, but also a strict command of the Constitution.”
He also addressed the new officers personally, framing their oath as both a privilege and a burden. “This is not only the beginning of a career, but a serious moral commitment. The oath you have taken today is proof and assurance to every Hungarian that you are fit to serve and worthy of our trust.”
Special thanks were given to the families of the new officers — “those who gave the encouragement, patience, love… everything that makes life, work, and sacrifice worthwhile.”
In closing, Prime Minister Orbán urged the young officers to be steady lights across all of Hungary: “You are needed everywhere — from the dimmest corners to where temptation is greatest.”
With Hungary’s tricolor — “red for strength, white for loyalty, green for hope” — he sent the new officers on their way, underlining that the nation is proud of them and counting on them: “May God bless us all. Hungary, above all else. Go Hungary, go Hungarians.”