According to Prime Minister Orbán, recent developments suggest that positions once considered untouchable in Western Europe and America are now being reconsidered. The “Trump tornado,” as he called it, is changing people’s thinking in six specific areas.
"They said that continuing the war was good, and those calling for peace were labeled as morally unacceptable, even as Putin’s puppets," he said, referring to the conflict in Ukraine. "Now it turns out that peace is good, and war is bad."
Similarly, he pointed to migration, which Western European countries had long framed as a positive force. "They taught everywhere in Western Europe that supporting migrants is good, and opposing migration is bad," he said. "Now America says no—migration is bad, and policies that stop it are good."
The prime minister also touched on the green agenda, noting that for years, Western policy treated environmental concerns as paramount, even at the expense of economic logic. "Now it turns out that while a cleaner, healthier, greener world is desirable, it cannot come at the cost of economic reason," he stated. "The right way is to do green policy alongside business, not against it."
He further commented on gender ideology, stating that while it had been presented as progressive, the tide was shifting. "They declared the end of the binary world, saying there are countless intermediate and self-chosen gender identities. And those who opposed this were called backward or reactionary," he remarked. "Now the Americans say no—people are either men or women. That is the natural position."
According to PM Orbán, a similar reassessment is taking place regarding the definition of family and the role of Christianity in public life. "Traditional families were portrayed as outdated, something to be replaced by new configurations," he said. "Now the Americans say no—traditional families are good, and we should be cautious about alternatives." He added that Christianity, long criticized as outdated by liberal elites, is now being viewed as a valuable tradition, even by Western leaders.
While Western nations may be changing their views, the Hungarian government has remained consistent, PM Orbán emphasized. On migration, he recalled how Hungary warned Europe as early as 2015 not to "lose its common sense" by allowing mass illegal migration. "It is against reason to believe that allowing millions of people into your country through a human smuggling operation will somehow produce a good outcome," he said. "Yet we were attacked for saying this."
He cited the Soros Plan as proof that migration into Europe has been an orchestrated effort. "Our compatriot, George Soros, wrote it down himself—he said the EU should accept 1 million migrants every year. Nine years have passed, and 9 million migrants have arrived in Europe. This is not a coincidence; this is a plan at work," PM Orbán asserted.
Hungary has resisted pressure from Brussels to adopt pro-migration policies, even at great financial cost. "We have been kicked, trampled, and fined $1 million a day for resisting the European migration pact," he said. "But it is still cheaper to pay the fine than to allow migrants in and then bear the long-term costs."
Turning to international politics, PM Orbán questioned the EU’s ability to secure a place in future global decision-making. "International politics is tough, interest-based, and often ruthless," he stated. "Seats at the negotiating table are not given out for free; you have to fight for them. And if Europe continues to support war instead of peace, it is unclear why it should have a place at that table."
However, he assured that Hungary would be present wherever its national interests are at stake. "We have always been on the side of peace, while others supported war. If they want a seat, they will have to work for it. But Hungary will stand up for its interests and secure what it needs," he said.
On the European Union’s trajectory, PM Orbán referred to former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s recent report, which he said spells out a dire warning. "This is not just a Hungarian critique; this is one of Europe’s most respected economists saying it: The EU is in trouble. And unless radical changes are made in the next two to three years, the Union will collapse."
Among the necessary reforms, he highlighted the need to reduce energy prices and create a unified European capital market. "Our competitors in America, Asia, and the Arab world are encouraging European capital to leave the continent," he explained. "If we don’t create a more attractive investment environment, we will continue to fall behind."
He also warned against a Eurocentric mindset, stating that the future of global economic growth is being written outside of Europe. "The future is being written in Asia, the Arab world, and if Donald Trump is successful, then also in America—but not in Europe," he said. "That is why Hungary must establish strong economic connections with the truly successful regions of the world."
In closing, Prime Minister Orbán reiterated Hungary’s commitment to charting an independent course that aligns with its national interests, rather than following the ideological swings of Western Europe.