In his latest radio interview, Prime Minister Orbán drew a stark line between public provocations and the need for societal stability. "There is a provocation contest among the opposition parties," the prime minister stated, referencing recent demonstrations supporting Pride events. According to Prime Minister Orbán, while protests receive significant attention, it is the silent majority—not protesting—who must also have their rights protected. “The non-protesting majority has the right to live a normal life,” he emphasized.
This call for balance comes amid growing political agitation and what the prime minister described as "impulse politics" driven by street demonstrations. He warned that some political actors are prioritizing spectacle over substance, and reaffirmed that his government will remain focused on development and stability, not on reactionary politics.
Turning to rural policy, Prime Minister Orbán highlighted the continued success of the Hungarian Village Program. Since 2018, the program has reversed depopulation trends in over 1,200 villages. The aim, he explained, is not just preservation but renewal—"The village is not the past, but the future." With improved infrastructure, revitalized shops, churches, pubs, and better access to schools and ATMs, villages are becoming increasingly attractive for families seeking a more peaceful, community-oriented lifestyle.
The government’s family-first approach was also underlined. Prime Minister Orbán reiterated that the Hungarian state views the family, not the individual, as the fundamental unit of society. He framed the new lifelong income tax exemption for mothers as a historic shift—proof that the country is committed to building a genuinely family-centered social system. "A society must ensure that those raising children are not worse off than those who do not," he said, contrasting Hungary’s policy path with that of the liberal West.
On economic matters, the prime minister cited the recent introduction of the profit margin cap, affecting over 870 products and resulting in noticeable price drops—up to 50 percent for some dairy and fat products. While acknowledging the risk of certain retailers attempting to circumvent the new rules, he noted the early success of the measure and said a full review will follow by the end of May.
Finally, Prime Minister Orbán addressed geopolitical developments. He warned that Brussels appears to be preparing for war, citing new EU-wide emergency stockpile requirements. Still, he reassured the public: “No one is threatening NATO countries, and we will certainly not be drawn into war.” Instead, he called for alignment with American peace initiatives, arguing that Washington has a better chance of enforcing a ceasefire than Europe.
In sum, Prime Minister Orbán’s message was one of calm persistence: avoid provocation, strengthen villages, support families, contain inflation, and stay out of war. For Hungary, he affirmed, the path forward lies in protecting normal life—quietly, constructively, and together.