The question is: who will do this? European institutions cannot be taken seriously. Europe’s biggest problem is that it has no credible negotiator to initiate serious discussions with the U.S. Only two countries could do this on Europe’s behalf—preferably together: Germany and France.
The future of Europe is in the hands of the French and the Germans. If they provide leadership, there will be leadership. If they don’t, there won’t be, and the entire continent will suffer economically—not just in its relations with the U.S. but also with China, Russia, and others. Because there is no mercy for the weak,
Orban warned.
Alice Weidel responded to a journalist’s question, saying that common interests must be assessed in order to develop a strong joint policy. She stated:
We need a truly strong, free, conservative voice in Europe to reform the EU and return to a peaceful Europe.
The AfD chancellor candidate emphasized that PM Orban was right about Europe lacking leadership, which is crucial now that Donald Trump is the new U.S. president. Europe needs a competent negotiator to stand up for its interests.
Look at what is happening in Germany—the coalition was unstable,
she highlighted.
Germany’s government working against its own people
Weidel criticized the German government, stating:
"The coalition was not governing for the people as we would have liked, but rather against its own citizens. This must end. That is why it is so important to establish new leadership. We must lead our country with good relations with our neighbors and return the EU to its original roots—market economy and free competition."
She noted that AfD has become Germany’s second strongest party, with stable and growing support.
I can tell you that when Alternative for Germany comes to power, we will end the harassment of people. We want freedom for people. We want them to decide freely what they want to buy. We want companies to decide freely what they want to produce and trade. It’s that simple,
she added.
She pointed out that Germany has the highest energy prices, Germans pay the highest taxes and contributions, and Germany punishes its taxpayers. This must end. Why? Because German companies are leaving the country one after another, which will lead to mass unemployment," Weidel said.
We want peace in Ukraine and Europe. We are the only force in Germany that has consistently called for peace in Ukraine.
the AfD leader stated.
In response to a press question PM Orban made it clear that he is decidedly staying out of Germany’s electoral battles: "The Germans will decide who they vote for and what coalitions they form—Hungarians have no role in that."
However, he added:
There is one thing I won’t stay away from—telling the truth and speaking plainly. From Hungary’s perspective, we are hoping for a German government whose economic policies serve Hungarian economic interests. Today, I am convinced that AfD has such a program,
he said.
Viktor Orban expressed hope that Germany would elect a government that removes the ‘Brussels boot’ off Hungary’s chest and does not allow Brussels to overreach its powers again.
The Germans have tolerated this until now. I won’t say they encouraged it—that would be too much—but as Europe’s strongest country, they allowed Brussels to treat us in a clearly discriminatory way. We want a German government that stands for fair, just, and respectful treatment of nations.
The PM stressed that it is ultimately for the German citizens to decide.
Responding to another question, Weidel, on behalf of herself and her party, rejected being labeled far-right, saying: "I want a free country, a free Germany. We are the second strongest political force in all of Germany."
She predicted that if her party were blocked from governing due to the anti-democratic firewall erected by establishment parties, massive voter support would shift toward AfD.
Read our manifesto, listen to what we say, and you’ll realize that we are truly fighting for a free, conservative politics,
she stated.
Weidel emphasized the importance of supporting families and, addressing a question about her own identity, noted:
"I know why you are asking me—because I am a liberal. But the word ‘liberal’ has become a dirty word nowadays. I am pro-freedom. I live with a woman, and we are raising two boys, aged 8 and 12. We are a fantastic family. To me, family is always where children are." She also remarked that her identity is always an issue for the press when the question of family policy is disussed.
At the end of the press conference, Viktor Orban concluded:
This is why I invited President Weidel. We wanted to see a brave woman, a political leader, and a freedom fighter, and today, we have all seen that. As for why we invited her now? Because I would welcome any chancellor candidate. But let’s be honest, there wasn’t exactly a long line waiting line. But to be honest, Ms Party President selected this day. If she had picked the day before the elections, I would have invited her then.
He added that he was happy they met before the elections explaining that "after the elections, AfD will be seen as a successful party, and many will be lining up to congratulate them. Hungary took a bold step by meeting her before the elections,"
Cover photo: Alice Weidel, co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Photo: Attila Polyak)