Opening his remarks, Prime Minister Orbán stressed that the campaign had entered its final stretch and urged supporters to mobilize. He described the race as being in “the last 100 meters,” calling for turnout and unity to secure a strong governing majority. He also praised local candidate Attila Barcza, noting that in difficult moments he had consistently proven reliable.
A major theme of the speech was Hungary’s international position, especially following the visit of US Vice President JD Vance. Prime Minister Orbán said the visit was important because “it gives us confidence and security” and serves as proof “that the world’s most powerful country is Hungary’s ally.” He added that this “gives security to every Hungarian person, every Hungarian family, to the whole country,” and serves as a key reassurance in an uncertain international environment.
He contrasted this with what he described as troubling developments in Western Europe. Prime Minister Orbán emphasized that Hungary belongs to the West and, since Saint Stephen, specifically to the Christian West. At the same time, he said political shifts in countries such as Germany have made cooperation more difficult. In this context, he argued that Hungary’s strongest Western anchor is now the United States’ Republican camp rather than its traditional European partners. He also said the vice president’s visit refuted accusations that Hungary is aligned with Russia, stressing that it was the American vice president—not any Russian leader—who had visited Hungary.
Migration and cultural issues also featured prominently. Prime Minister Orbán criticized Western European migration policies and rejected any attempt to impose similar approaches on Hungary. He reiterated that only Hungarians can decide with whom they want to live, linking this to broader debates about family policy and constitutional identity.
Turning to domestic policy, Prime Minister Orbán described the past four years as “unfair” due to constant external crises, particularly the war in neighboring Ukraine. Despite these challenges, he said the government had preserved full employment, increased wages, expanded family support measures, and restored pension benefits.
The core of the speech focused on the war and its economic consequences. Prime Minister Orbán framed the election as a choice between a national government and a pro-Ukraine one, warning that deeper financial involvement in Ukraine would ultimately burden Hungarian taxpayers. He pointed to large-scale EU financial packages and argued that such commitments could fall on member states to repay.
Addressing tensions over energy supplies, Prime Minister Orbán took a firm stance. “We will never allow anyone to blackmail us and force their will upon us,” he declared. He added that Hungary would block EU decisions favorable to Ukraine until oil transit is restored and the pipeline reopened, emphasizing that the government would not yield despite threats.
Prime Minister Orbán concluded by outlining what he sees as the central objective for the coming years: staying out of the war and safeguarding Hungary’s economic stability. He argued that this requires strong national unity and a decisive electoral mandate. Closing his remarks, Prime Minister Orbán thanked supporters for their continued trust, expressing confidence that Hungary can preserve its security, economic achievements, and independence in an increasingly uncertain international environment.