Zsolt Semjen: Drifting Into War Is Easy, But Its Consequences Are Inconceivable + Video

"We are fighting against the Benes Decrees, but if there is friendship and cooperation between the two nations, it is difficult for politics to pit us against one another, and it is easier to find solutions to sensitive issues," said Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen in an interview with the Patriota YouTube channel.

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen (Photo: MTI/Robert Hegedus)

The European Union Is Pressuring Farmers

Speaking about Hungarian agriculture, Zsolt Semjen said that the European Union is pressuring Hungarian farmers in three ways: it wants to reduce agricultural subsidies, it makes life difficult for farmers with unrealistic, "dark green madness," and it seeks to introduce genetically modified South American products as competitors to European farmers.

But the greatest danger is that Ukrainian grain will be dumped on the EU market, because it is hazardous to health. They use chemicals that have long been banned in our country and produce genetically modified food.

He added that the most valuable Ukrainian agricultural lands are already in American, Chinese, French, and other foreign ownership. These areas have been privatized by huge multinational companies, which are not bound by EU food safety regulations, allowing them to produce much more cheaply and in far greater quantities, he pointed out.

He emphasized that they enjoy a brutal production advantage, and if this is unleashed on Hungarian farmers, it is impossible to compete with it. As he put it,

for us Hungarians, our farmers are of key importance, and the very existence of Hungarian agriculture is at stake.

 

Drifting Into War Is Easy

Addressing the educational and social role of churches, he pointed out that people trust churches and church institutions, which is clearly shown by the fact that there are four times as many applicants as there are places. "We say that citizens should decide whether they want to send their children to a church school or a state school. We provide exactly the same level of funding for both," he added.

Zsolt Semjen also spoke about the stakes of the 2026 elections, saying there are things in life that cannot be repaired, such as migration or war. "If these are mishandled even once, they can never be repaired. The Tisza Party is a member of the European People’s Party and is under their control. On the issue of resettlement quotas, it will not be able to do anything other than carry them out," he said.

Historical experience shows that drifting into war is easy, but its consequences are inconceivable, tragic, and irreversible.

"I am not saying that the Orban government is flawless, but we have achieved many great things, from reducing utility costs to exempting mothers of three children from personal income tax to introducing a fourteenth month's pension. These are achievements we can be proud of and must protect," emphasized Zsolt Semjen.

Cover photo: Zsolt Semjen, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national policy, at a press conference of the Hungarian Standing Conference (MAERT) at the Varkert Bazar on October 16, 2025 (Photo: MTI/Robert Hegedus)

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