Fidesz Gains Momentum as Peter Magyar Falls Short

Prime Minister Viktor Orban appeared in a new format before a full house in Miskolc. Analysts say the prime minister’s interactive approach gave new energy to his nationwide tour, while Peter Magyar, after earlier setbacks, no longer followed the prime minister. Observers believe that alongside Orban’s confident presence and expertise, Magyar Peter’s previous failures were rendered especially visible.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban (Photo: Attila Polyak)

Miklos Szantho also shared his evaluation of the Miskolc anti-war meeting on Facebook. The general director of the Budapest-based Center for Fundamental Rights highlighted that PM Orban outlined the Hungarian pro-peace success strategy and set concrete goals for the coming year. He wrote that at the first DPC meeting of the year, the prime minister demonstrated that the Hungarian right is still capable of innovation: presenting a pro-peace success strategy and concrete goals for the next cycle—unlike the increasingly hollow Tisza Party.

“The intellectual horizon of the pro-peace camp is that Hungarians should be great, rich, and strong!” he emphasized.

So far, Europe has already spent over 200 billion euros on the war, and now an $800 billion Ukrainian claim is being spread across member states.

- Mr. Szantho said, adding that this is no longer a foreign policy debate but an open financial risk in an increasingly unstable global environment, directly affecting national sovereignty, wages, pensions, and family security. PM Orban also laid out four fundamental pillars for Hungary’s future and success:

1. Hungary must stay out of the war,
2. Our money must not be given to Ukraine,
3. Full employment must be maintained, and
4. a family-based society must remain in the focus.

Together, these form the solid foundation on which any economic or social ambitions depend. If this foundation remains, progress is possible. Mr. Szantho noted that Hungary's civilian, national-minded government has set concrete tasks for the next cycle,

with clear objectives, predictable direction, and long-term development.

PM Orban plans an economic and national strategy built on peace, work, and stability, allowing for further growth. Key points include a one-million-forint average wage, a 400,000-forint minimum wage, continuation of the 14th-month pension, a new agricultural economy, energy independence, and smart, nationally oriented use of artificial intelligence. These are the most important goals for the next four years.

Peter Magyar’s Nationwide Tour Flops

According to the strategic director, the political dividing line is clear: either building Hungary’s future or financing the Ukrainian war. The Tisza Party would follow Brussels’ logic, while Hungarian interests dictate that resources remain at home to build a strong, wealthy, and sovereign nation.

“In an era when Europe is once again organized around war logic, the more than 35 years of foreign policy experience Viktor Orban brings is especially valuable. He knows the risks and can keep Hungary on a stable, independent growth path,”

– Mr. Szantho concluded. 

Fanni Lajko gave updates from Miskolc. The analyst from the Center for Fundamental Rights noted that Magyar Peter has flopped so badly on his nationwide tour that he did not even attend Miskolc. She added that the right-wing community has never been stronger. In another post, she wrote: “There is no other community in Europe where thousands stand up for peace every weekend, where anti-war rallies are organized, and where hundreds of thousands participate in the Peace March! 

The Hungarian people know that war is serious and dangerous, and our security is not guaranteed. That’s why we stand for peace today in Miskolc, and in April, we will do so in the voting booths as well!

– she declared.