“We knew 10 years ago that this wasn't good for us,” said Prime Minister Orbán, reflecting on how Hungary’s early warnings were dismissed — warnings he now sees validated by unfolding events across Europe. He recalled the pivotal moment at the Röszke border crossing in 2015, where it became evident that mass migration was less about humanitarian asylum and more about organized, often aggressive movements. According to the prime minister, it was there, on the Hungarian-Serbian border, that the influence of human trafficking networks and the involvement of Soros-affiliated organizations became undeniable.
Prime Minister Orbán emphasized that wherever migrants were admitted, public safety deteriorated, citing frequent violent incidents in cities like Stockholm, Paris, and Vienna. “If you visit a schoolyard in Paris or Vienna today, you'll see something different from what you see in Hungary,” he noted, arguing that cultural and social cohesion had been irreversibly damaged in many parts of Western Europe.
The prime minister stated that no external authority — not Brussels, nor Berlin — can be trusted to protect Hungarian interests when it comes to migration. He underlined this by criticizing Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party for aligning with the European People’s Party (EPP), which he said has repeatedly supported migration-friendly policies.
In contrast, we chose to leave the EPP precisely because of irreconcilable differences over migration.
On taxation, PM Orbán defended the flat tax system as transparent and fair, stating, “If you earn 10 times more, you pay 10 times more.” He dismissed progressive taxation—advocated by the Tisza Party—as a relic of communist thinking that opens the door to abuse and bureaucratic complexity. The government, he stressed, will not raise the general family allowance but will continue to support families through work-based tax benefits that reflect their actual needs.
Turning to national consultations, Prime Minister Orbán reaffirmed their role in democratic governance, arguing that they keep policy aligned with citizens’ views. “National consultations help,” he said, underscoring their value in maintaining political stability and legitimacy over the past 14 years.
On pensions, he reiterated the government's commitment to preserving retirees’ purchasing power, contrasting it with pre-2010 administrations. He also highlighted the return of the 13th month pension as part of a long-standing agreement with seniors.
Addressing recent controversy involving the former chief of the general staff, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, who carried a weapon to a political event, the prime minister said: “If politicians want to carry weapons because they feel threatened, then I should be carrying a cannon.” He condemned the behavior as irresponsible and a threat to public trust in democratic institutions.
Finally, on international relations, Prime Minister Orbán welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify Antifa as a terrorist organization and announced Hungary would follow suit. He also confirmed the reinstatement of visa-free travel to the United States, characterizing it as a diplomatic success rooted in personal trust between leaders. “Friendship matters in politics too,” he concluded.