PM Orban to Young Skilled Workers: If We Do Not Want Millions of Ukrainian Workers Here, We Must Vote

Back in 2010, the widespread belief was that one could not make a living from work in Hungary. Millions lived off welfare, wheeling and dealing, gaming the system or seeking state jobs, Viktor Orban said at the Szakma Sztar Festival. Addressing the audience, he said they should be proud of their parents, as thanks to them, today’s students and adults live in a hopeful country.

The event, organized by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the cooperation of the National Chamber of Agriculture, is the final stage of the National Vocational Study Competitions and the Excellent Student of the Vocation Competitions. It offers numerous programs and showcases various trades and specializations to visitors.

The event puts a spotlight on talent and perseverance, Veronika Varga-Bajusz wrote about the festival earlier. The secretary of state for higher education, vocational and adult education, and youth at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation stated that the event is not just a competition but a national showcase of the knowledge, determination, and creativity inherent in young Hungarians.

Last year, at the same event, Viktor Orban said in his speech that there is no future without skilled workers. He stressed that skilled workers are the backbone of the Hungarian economy and that success comes when intellect and craftsmanship are combined.

Cover photo: Prime Minister Viktor Orban giving a speech at the opening of the 17th Szakma Sztar Festival at the Hungexpo Congress Center on April 24, 2024 (Photo: MTI/Szilard Koszticsak)