Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary must remain outside both the war in Ukraine and its financial consequences, emphasizing the need for national unity and experienced leadership, at a campaign rally in Szombathely.
Speaking on Savaria Square during the final phase of the election campaign, Prime Minister Orbán stated that Hungary has upheld its key commitment over the past four years. “We did not give our sons, we did not give money, and we did not give weapons,” he said, adding that Hungary is “the only country in Europe that has stayed out of the war.”
He warned that upcoming decisions will determine whether Hungarian resources are directed domestically or toward Ukraine. “We must decide whether Hungarian money goes to Szombathely or to Donetsk,” he said, referring to European Union plans to finance Ukraine through joint borrowing. According to him, a pro-Ukraine government would impose long-term financial burdens on Hungarian families.
Prime Minister Orbán also highlighted domestic achievements, particularly in family policy. “If there are children, there is a future,” he said, noting that Hungary has introduced lifetime income tax exemption for mothers with at least two children, calling it a globally unique measure.
Looking ahead, he described the next four years as challenging, citing the ongoing war, pressure from Brussels, and a potential energy crisis linked to conflicts in the Middle East. “Under these circumstances, we cannot afford a pro-Ukraine government instead of a national government,” he stated.
He emphasized that Hungary has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to defend its sovereignty. “In 1989 we said no to the Soviets, in 2015 to migration, in 2022 to Brussels, and in 2026 we will say no to the Ukrainians,” he said.
Closing his speech, Prime Minister Orbán pledged to protect Hungary’s interests and maintain its current policies. “We will keep Hungary out of the war and defend Hungarian families,” he said.