PM Orban: Opposition Plans to Cut Hungary Off From Cheap Russian Energy Causing Every Hungarian a Loss of1 Million Annually +Video

The war will continue and an economic crisis is approaching, Viktor Orban pointed out at the Szombathely stop of his nationwide tour, adding that this is precisely why Hungary must not allow the national government to be replaced, nor allow Hungarian money to be sent to places like Donetsk instead of Szombathely. The prime minister warned that there are efforts to cut Hungary off from cheap Russian energy, and if they succeed, every Hungarian will lose 1 million forints annually.

Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication

“Go Szombathely go!” Viktor Orban greeted the crowd in the city, where he continued his nationwide campaign tour in the center of Vas County. “Whoever wins in Szombathely wins the whole country,” he stated, adding that that their opponents are also determined to win there. Referring to counter-protesters from the Tisza Party, he said they were uninvited guests, but should still be welcomed out of politeness.

Viktor Orban thanked Csaba Hende for representing Szombathely in parliament for many years. Csaba Hende has since been elected to the Constitutional Court, and the prime minister called on locals to support their new candidate, Zoltan Vamos, on April 12.

He said that since the Peace March, they have “covered the entire country,” and everywhere he has seen that there are two to three times as many Fidesz supporters as Tisza supporters.

The square in Szombathely also was fully packed (Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication)

Speaking about the counter-protesters, PM Orban said their presence is not a problem, as they might finally understand why it would be in their interest to vote for Fidesz. He argued that before the Peace March, government supporters were the “silent majority,” but since the start of the nationwide tour, they have become the “loud majority.” He noted that 

the past four years have been difficult and, in his view, extremely unfair,

due to the constant threat of war, which has blocked economic growth.

Viktor Orban’s plan for the next four years

“If we had lived in fair times, we could have gone two or three times further,” he said. He emphasized that the government has not given up any important goals and that Hungary is the only country in Europe that has not introduced austerity measures.

“We have achieved something unique: Hungary is the first country in the world where mothers with at least two children are exempt from paying income tax,” he added.

He said that the tax reliefs for families have been doubled and that the government has not abandoned its work-based economy. If the civic government remains in power,

by the end of the next term five million people will be working in Hungary, and the average income will reach 1 million forints.

Viktor Orban: Five million people will be working in Hungary by the end of the next term (Photo: MTI/Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication/Akos Kaiser)

He recalled that the government has not forgotten about the elderly either: the 13th-month pension has been restored, and the introduction of a 14th-month pension has begun. He also listed measures supporting young people. He illustrated the economic impact of the war: before 2022, Hungary paid 7 billion euros annually for imported energy, which rose to 17 billion euros afterward—meaning 10 billion euros flowed out of the country.

With that money, we could have built 40 new hospitals or 1,500 kilometers of highways.

Viktor Orban warned that the next four years will not be easy either as the war will continue and an economic crisis is approaching. That is why Hungary must not allow a change of government that would direct Hungarians' money to Donetsk instead of Szombathely.

What awaits Hungary if a pro-Ukraine government takes power

The prime minister said the greatest danger is the possibility of a pro-Ukraine government coming to power in Hungary, which, he argued, would financially ruin the country.

“If we are not careful and do not make the right decision on April 12, Hungary will be fleeced,” he said.

He outlined a three-part plan behind this threat. First, Hungary would join financial loan programs supporting Ukraine and the debts would be repaid by future generations if a pro-Ukraine government gets the country into debt.

Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication/Akos Kaiser

He noted that loan packages of 800 billion and 700 billion dollars are currently on the table, stressing that Hungary must stay out of financing the war over the next four years.

“No one can expect us to ruin ourselves for another country,” he said. The second way Hungary would be “stripped of its resources,” he argued, is by cutting it off from cheap Russian energy. “This is why there is an energy expert who catapulted from Shell around the Tisza Party,” he said, referring to Istvan Kapitany.

“If they succeed in cutting Hungary off from cheap Russian energy, every Hungarian will lose 1 million forints per year,” Viktor Orban stated. 

He added that over the past 16 years, the government has redirected 15,000 billion forints from banks and large multinational companies to Hungarian families, but those preparing to take power would abolish this system.

“We must not allow either Ukraine or international big capital to fleece Hungary,” he said.

 He also warned that the opposition would eliminate windfall taxes on corporations, which currently fund family tax benefits and the utility cost cuts scheme.

Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication/Zoltan Fischer

Viktor Orban's target of securing votes

He recalled that in 2022 the government made a good decision when creating an alliance for peace, and now he aims to build an even larger alliance, with at least three million voters supporting Fidesz and the Christian Democrats (KDNP). He stressed that three parliamentary mandates are at stake in Vas County, and winning them is essential for maintaining a strong national government. He urged supporters to reach out to friends and neighbors and explain what is at stake.

PM Orban said that in 2026 Hungary will say no to Ukraine, stay out of the war, and protect the interests of Hungarian families. "That's my pledge," he added.

“We will protect the Christian-national constitution, the work-based economy, the family-friendly society, and the interests of pensioners and young people,” he said.

“There are times when we must choose certainty, when we must protect what we have. These are times when Hungary needs security. Apart from the Fidesz-KDNP alliance and myself, I do not see anyone with enough experience to protect Hungary,” the prime minister added.

He emphasized the need for large-scale national unity and three million votes to ensure a government that can keep Hungary out of war.

“May God grant all of you happy families, understanding partners, many children, good neighbors, and meaningful work. God above all, Hungary before everything. Go Hungary, go Hungarians—on to victory!” Viktor Orban concluded.

Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication/Zoltan Fischer

Mate Kocsis: Hungary will not become Ukraine and Zelensky will not be its president

Following the local candidate of the governing parties, Zoltan Vamos, Fidesz parliamentary group leader Mate Kocsis took the stage to speak, stressing that

it is not enough to have large crowds now, what matters is turnout in ten days.

The Fidesz politician noted that this is a very strange campaign, with the opponent building his politics on violence. This was the situation before 2010, but then they vowed that Hungary would never have such leadership again. He also sent a message to the Tisza supporters there: We see what you are doing!

On April 12, every violent Tisza Party supporter will understand that there will be consequences,

he declared.

Mate Kocsis said that the energy transition discussed by Istvan Kapitany would mean cutting Hungary off from cheap Russian energy, resulting in tripled utility costs and fuel prices approaching 1,000 forints per liter.

He pointed out that some are colluding with foreign spies to bring the Tisza Party to power. “Those who betray their country will be held accountable,” he said.

Photo: Prime Minister’s General Department of Communication/Zoltan Fischer

“Hungary will not become Ukraine, and Zelensky will not be its president,” he stressed. The parliamentary group leader of Fidesz added that while many European countries are heading toward war, the Hungarian government has stood for peace since 2022. The key question of the upcoming election, he said, is whether Hungary can say no. He highlighted that 

Viktor Orban's influence in global politics is greater than Hungary's influence internationally.

“He is the man who guarantees the security of Hungarians. He is the man Hungary needs,” he concluded.