During the interview, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized the importance of national interests, saying, "When we stand for peace, we are also working for Hungary." He pointed out that Hungary did not support Ursula von der Leyen’s reelection as president of the European Commission, as its performance over the past five years has been weak. PM Orbán believes that European leaders must align their actions with the desires of their citizens, stating, "The question is what the Hungarian people want, and it is the job of elected leaders to implement that."
PM Orbán stressed the need for significant changes in European politics. "If we want change in the EU, we must achieve it through national elections," he said, criticizing European leaders for not acting in accordance with what European people want. He explained that national elections are crucial for bringing about these changes and hopes that future elections will lead to better leadership and instructions for the EU. Noting there is still a long way to go, he added, "We have made significant advances, but we have not yet achieved a breakthrough."
The prime minister highlighted the clear vision offered by the Patriots for Europe, his new political grouping in the European Parliament advocating for national sovereignty and conservative values. "People want migration to be stopped; they don't want their (traditional) families to be mocked," PM Orbán said. He criticized leaders like Manfred Weber for shifting alliances and failing to address the public's concerns, adding that he plans for the Patriots to become the second-largest faction in the European Parliament by the end of the year. "We are working on this, and soon we will form alliances, making the Patriots the second largest group in the EP," he declared.
PM Orbán also discussed the importance of European competitiveness. "If we are competitive, we live well; if we are not, we live poorly," he stated, announcing a competitiveness pact to be presented at a council meeting in Budapest on November 8. This will seek to address previous mistakes and improve the EU's economic performance, he said, while also arguing that a policy of peace would enhance the EU's economy, doubling Hungary's economic capabilities.
The prime minister addressed the global desire for peace, stating that both sides in the current conflict believe they can win and are not ready for peace talks. "I am the only one who has spoken with both sides, but neither wants peace," PM Orbán observed. He noted that effective peace negotiations require the involvement of major powers like China, Europe, and the United States. "The Chinese, Europeans, and Americans can achieve this; they just need to enforce it," he said.
PM Orbán defended Hungary's peace mission, stating, "The responsibility of the Hungarian presidency is to work on ensuring Europe does not fall behind, which is why we have the peace mission." He highlighted the significant opposition to the peace mission but reaffirmed Hungary's commitment to pursuing it.
The prime minister talked about his recent meeting with Donald Trump as well, which touched on economic and family policy issues, and expressed interest in implementing some of Trump's policies in Hungary. "I discussed economic issues with Donald Trump, and there were some points in his program that I would gladly bring to Hungary," PM Orbán mentioned.
In addition to international matters, PM Orbán addressed a recent incident of child abuse at a summer camp in Szolnok. He condemned the act, stating that "such an incident is intolerable and unacceptable." He stressed the importance of accountability and said the government will take action to ensure that only trustworthy individuals are allowed to oversee children's activities going forward.