According to Prime Minister Orbán, expert analyses revealed that between 20 and 25 percent of the planned EU budget is earmarked for Ukraine, despite there being no formal decision on Ukraine’s accession to the Union. He insisted that this allocation amounts to transferring 20 percent of Hungarian taxpayers’ money to a non-member state. Moreover, he highlighted that an additional 10–12 percent of the budget would be devoted to servicing previous debts, meaning that over 30 percent of the budget serves purposes absent from prior frameworks.
The prime minister emphasized that this financial plan lacks a clear economic strategy. “We don’t know what the Commission envisions for the future of the European economy,” he said, stressing that funds are being stripped from key sectors like agriculture without transparency or justification. He warned that neglecting Europe's farmers while reallocating money to uncertain objectives was a recipe for failure
PM Orbán strongly opposed Ukraine’s potential EU membership under current conditions. He stated, “We must cooperate with Ukraine, but not grant them the same rights as us.” Drawing a parallel to migration policies, he argued that once Ukraine is admitted, it would be impossible to reverse the decision, and its economic problems would inevitably become burdens shared by all member states.
He also raised serious concerns regarding human rights in Ukraine, referencing the recent death of a Hungarian citizen, József Sebestyén, during an instance of forced conscription. Describing the incident as part of a broader “manhunt,” the prime minister expressed outrage that Brussels continues to ignore such cases while claiming Ukraine has made progress in human rights and democracy.
On the domestic front, Prime Minister Orbán promoted the upcoming Otthon Start housing program, which offers fixed-rate, state-backed loans to help younger generations achieve home ownership. He contrasted this with the past failures of foreign currency loans, asserting that the new forint-based system eliminates exchange rate risks and provides real economic stability. “This is not just an opportunity—it’s a well-developed proposal,” he noted, adding that the program could generate a one-percent boost in GDP if widely adopted.
The prime minister also reflected on Hungary’s role in Europe amid increasing instability. He characterized the proposed EU budget as “the budget of hopelessness,” warning it represents a stagnating Union without ambition. As 27 member states prepare to negotiate revisions, Prime Minister Orbán expressed confidence that Hungary would find allies to reshape the financial framework into something sustainable and fair.
In his final remarks, PM Orbán insisted: “While this is being presented as solidarity, it is actually redistribution that punishes the responsible and rewards uncertainty.”