PM Orban: Brussels Wants a Puppet Government

The focal point of the issue is Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

PM Viktor Orban in Kossuth Radio's studio (Photo: MTI / PM's Press Office / Zoltan Fischer)

He stated that according to Brussels, if Ukraine’s army didn’t exist, Moscow would attack the European Union. Hungary’s position, on the other hand, is that a ceasefire should be reached as soon as possible, and security and economic agreements should be reached with Russia.

Because it matters a great deal whether or not we engage in an arms race, Mr. Orban said. “We need arms control agreements because the defense industry is devouring all our money.”

 

Voks 2025

According to Mr. Orban, “Voks 2025” is underway. It's national consultation that reinforces the government’s position on Ukraine’s EU membership. In his view, there is a vigorous, ongoing debate about Ukraine’s accession, and Hungary is capable of defending its position. “Ukraine’s EU membership would mean people lose what they have,” he added. He warned that Ukraine would absorb the money and siphon it out of Central Europe. “That’s why we must protect what we have,” he stressed.

Viktor Orban stated that more than thirty thousand bureaucrats work in Brussels, forming a powerful force that puts significant pressure on member states and pushes them toward starting accession talks with Ukraine.

 

The Government is Stable Domestically 

Hungary stands firmly on its feet, thanks to the stable government formed by voters in the 2022 election, Mr. Orban said, 

By contrast, he pointed out, Poland has not been as politically fortunate over the past 16 years, with governments frequently changing. While a liberal government is currently in power, the country also elected a patriotic president. “The Washington express has arrived in Warsaw,” he remarked. Referring to the “rolling dollars” scandal, Mr. Orban said that this is partly why the left has weakened and why there is chaos in the opposition camp.

 

The Crisis in Szeklerland Is Not Over 

PM Orban underlined that the extent of the disaster in Szeklerland is now fully clear to them, although the crisis is not yet over. At Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, they heard a report from the president of Harghita County, and on Thursday, Viktor Orban was also able to hold talks with RMDSZ chief Hunor Kelemen. According to Mr. Orban, professionals are facing a significant technical challenge. Hungarian geologists have been dispatched to study the situation. Hungary is ready to provide assistance once the situation has been thoroughly assessed. In his words, the unfolding situation has opened not just people's hearts, but also their wallets. “Whatever amount the Hungarian people collect, the Hungarian government will match,” he pledged.

 

Leadership Failures in Budapest

Viktor Orban called the capital’s decision to suspend public transportation for ten minutes on Friday unprecedented. “Those who lead a community have a duty to provide public services to the people,” he said, adding that he sees no logic in punishing the public.

He described the city leadership’s inability to cope with challenges as "floundering." He said he believes the capital is plagued by leadership failures: there is no deputy mayor, no budget, company directors come and go, and the city is knee-deep in corruption. He likened city assembly events to a flea market.

“Budapest receives more from the country than it gives back,” Mr. Orban stressed, pointing out that the government recently allocated 40 billion forints for tram purchases, for example.

 

Additional Resources for the Fight Against Drugs

PM Orban said Hungary has been hit by an infection that is spreading like wildfire. Designer drugs have appeared, he noted, which have become so cheap that their price undercuts alcohol. He said this poison, driven by greed, has destroyed many poor families, he said. The government has mobilized billions of forints, carried out numerous operations and confiscated large amounts of drugs, assets, and cash in recent months. This is a well-established network, and the government is determined to dismantle it, Mr. Orban said, because “drug dealers are killing other people’s children.” This is why strong language is being used, he added.

PM Orban also underlined that last week, the government approved additional funding to expand its anti-drugs operations.

Cover photo: PM Viktor Orban in Kossuth Radio's studio (Photo: MTI/Prime Minister’s Press Office/Zoltan Fischer)