Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the profound transformations shaping today’s world. “Two significant processes are underway,” he began, “the first is a global realignment of power, and the second is a battle within the Western world between progressive liberals and patriots.”
Discussing this realignment, PM Orbán explained how Asia’s economic rise has shifted the flow of wealth and influence. “Since China joined the WTO, Asian economies have grown at a pace that defies all previous expectations. This shift has resulted in Asia contributing more to the global economy at the expense of the West,” he said. Underscoring the long-term implications, the prime minister noted, “As GDP growth translates into military and diplomatic power, the world will gradually reorient itself.”
On the internal struggles of the West, PM Orbán declared, “The liberals are losing, and the patriots are winning.” He pointed to Donald Trump’s presidency as a key milestone in this trend.