Prime Minister Orbán began by thanking voters in Dunaújváros for their support in the previous election, noting that their votes were essential to securing a two-thirds majority. He also endorsed MP Lajos Mészáros, describing him as a dedicated representative who has consistently worked for the city and surrounding communities.
Turning to the stakes of the election, the prime minister said Hungary had been able to stay out of a “war-driven European policy” only because voters backed a national government capable of defending Hungarian interests. At the same time, he stressed that Hungary acted responsibly when the war broke out. “We gave shelter, food, work, and education,” he said, adding that “they cannot ask us to help them in a way that would ruin ourselves.”
Reviewing the past four years, Prime Minister Orbán highlighted key achievements. Hungary restored the 13th-month pension and began building the 14th, while also doubling tax benefits for families and introducing a lifetime tax exemption for mothers with at least two children. “If there are children, there is a future; if there are no children, there is no future,” he said, emphasizing that families are the foundation of national strength.
He also underscored the importance of a work-based economy. “People are judged by the quality of their work, not by their background or qualifications,” the prime minister said, adding that in Hungary, “one can only get ahead through work.”
Addressing young people, Prime Minister Orbán encouraged them to gain experience abroad but remain committed to their homeland. “There must be a place to return to,” he said, urging them to take part in the election to ensure Hungary remains a country where Hungarians decide their own future.
A central theme of the speech was the Ukraine war and its economic consequences. Prime Minister Orbán warned that Europe is becoming increasingly involved in the conflict, while its costs are already visible. “Money can only be spent once,” he said, arguing that money sent abroad cannot be used at home.
He pointed to energy as a decisive issue. “Today, Hungarian households pay around HUF 250,000 a year for utilities. In Poland, it is 900,000, in the Czech Republic, one million,” he said. “If this is forced on us, families would lose a month’s income. This is not a political issue, but an existential, family, and financial question.” He made clear that he would not accept such demands in Brussels.
Looking ahead, the prime minister emphasized that remaining outside the war requires strength and unity. “Not wanting war is not enough,” he said. “One must be able to stay out of it.” He called for renewing the anti-war alliance formed at the previous election.
In closing, Prime Minister Orbán framed the vote as a decision about protecting what Hungary has achieved. “We must not allow them to take away your wages, the utility price cuts, or the family support system,” he said. “We must not allow Hungary to be stripped of its resources.”