Addressing local supporters, Prime Minister Orbán called on voters to renew what he described as the “pro-peace alliance” formed in 2022. With 19 days remaining until the election, he urged supporters to mobilize, speak to their communities, and make clear what is at stake.
According to PM Orbán, the election is not simply a political contest but a decisive choice about Hungary’s future. “If a pro-Ukrainian government is formed in Hungary, you can cross out the next twenty years,” he said, warning that such a government would not only support the war but fundamentally reshape the country’s economic and strategic position.
The prime minister argued that external pressure on Hungary has intensified. He said Ukraine is issuing daily threats, including through energy measures such as an oil blockade, while also attempting to influence domestic politics. “Intelligence services have also intervened in the Hungarian election campaign,” Prime Minister Orbán stated, adding that they are targeting Hungarian institutions, including by monitoring senior officials and embedding themselves in political structures.
“They are doing everything to ensure that a pro-Ukrainian government comes to power,” PM Orbán said, specifically mentioning connections to the Tisza Party. He emphasized that Hungary will not yield to such pressure: “Hungary cannot be blackmailed or intimidated.”
At the center of his message was a warning about the consequences of supporting Ukraine financially. Prime Minister Orbán argued that the European Union is increasingly financing the war through loans, backed by member states, which would ultimately burden future generations. He described current and proposed financial packages as unsustainable, warning that “even our children and grandchildren will be paying the interest.”
“A pro-Ukrainian government would not only take Hungary to war and send weapons, but would also give away Hungarians’ money to Ukraine,” PM Orbán said. “We cannot allow this.”
Alongside these warnings, the prime minister highlighted the government’s record over the past four years, noting that Hungary has remained outside the war despite economic challenges caused by rising energy prices. He pointed to achievements such as a significant increase in the minimum wage, the restoration of the 13th-month pension, and progress toward a 14th-month pension.
Family support and economic stability also featured prominently in his remarks. PM Orbán reiterated that Hungary continues to prioritize families, including through tax benefits for mothers, while maintaining a work-based economy with rising employment levels.
Looking ahead, Prime Minister Orbán warned of multiple challenges facing Hungary, including continued war-related pressures, energy costs, and the risk of new migration waves linked to global instability. He argued that these challenges require experience, stability, and strong leadership.
“This is not the time for experimentation,” he said, emphasizing that only a government with proven experience can protect Hungary’s interests in an increasingly uncertain world.
In closing, PM Orbán called for a decisive victory, urging supporters to remain active in the final days of the campaign. “In 19 days, we will achieve a great victory,” he said, adding that Hungary must stand firm, defend its sovereignty, and prevent the emergence of a government that would, in his view, put the country’s future at risk.