PM Orban: Hungary Has Defended Itself

After halting the flood, the next step is to protect the country’s economic independence, for which Hungary's prime minister will outline hus plan on Wednesday at the National University of Public Service.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban briefs the press on Hungary's flood protection efforts (Photo: MTI/Koszticsak Szilard)

PM Orban also discussed EU funds intended for flood protection and damage mitigation, adding however that these funds are "about as uncertain as a dog's dinner." He stressed the need for Hungary to defend itself without relying on Brussels.

War and economic transformation

According to Mr. Orban, we are living through a period of two major crises, and one is the war itself.

Countless people are dying, which is always a tragedy - especially as it’s happening in our direct vicinity. Moreover, these are Christian people, while Europe's population continues to decline. The second challenge we face is that the world economy has completely changed, independent of the war, so the big question of the future is who will succeed in adapting to this. And Europe is not leading the way,

– he added. Mr. Orban underlined that although Hungary knows what’s taking place, whether or not it can adapt remains to be seen. 

According to Mr. Orban, the big countries are working to divide the global economy, pressuring smaller nations to choose sides.

We must maintain economic neutrality, and if we do, Hungary will succeed,

 – Mr. Orban added. He revealed that he has a plan for achieving this, which he will present in detail at a conference at the National University of Public Service, on Wednesday.

Cover photo: Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Photo: MTI/Koszticsak Szilard)