Political Director Orbán said that following the appearance of former Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai on the political scene, the Tisza Party has begun surrounding itself with bankers and so-called top managers arriving from multinational energy companies. These figures, he argued, are not present by coincidence, but were “sent” with the task of dismantling sector-specific taxes, a model Hungary already experienced before 2010.
According to Balázs Orbán, one of the key questions of the upcoming election campaign is whether voters believe in what he described as a “Brussels path,” under which countries give up sovereignty in exchange for promised economic benefits. He warned that this belief is false, pointing to European countries that surrendered sovereign decision-making yet still saw their economic competitiveness decline.
He noted that the Tisza Party supports cutting off Russian oil supplies, a move that would lead to sharp increases in fuel and energy prices. While this may not concern executives arriving from foreign energy multinationals, he said, Hungary cannot afford such risks. He added that meetings between Péter Magyar and foreign energy figures were not accidental, but part of an organized effort offering money, programs, and influence.
Balázs Orbán also criticized what he described as contradictory messaging on utility price caps, noting that while Tisza Party leaders claim they would preserve the policy, Péter Magyar has repeatedly dismissed utility price reductions as meaningless.
Turning to energy security, the political director stressed that control over regional energy infrastructure is a matter of sovereignty. He said Hungary’s energy security depends on the Mol Group becoming a strong regional player, and that the potential acquisition of majority ownership in a Serbian refinery reflects the government’s policy of connectivity in practice.
He cited recent economic measures, including an 11 percent minimum wage increase, the introduction of a 14th month pension payment, and expanded family tax benefits, as examples of sovereignty delivering tangible results.
Balázs Orbán dismissed plans for Ukraine’s reconstruction as misleading, arguing that while enormous sums are required, it remains unclear who will ultimately pay. He added that while war is profitable for a few, Hungary stands to lose significantly from prolonged conflict.
Regarding the election, he said voters must decide who they trust with their own future and that of their families, adding that doubts about a candidate’s reliability are decisive.
Finally, Balázs Orbán said Hungary is entering a new global era defined by the “age of nations,” presenting both risks and opportunities, and that the government aims to ensure Hungary emerges among the winners of this new world order.