Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán laid out the government’s latest decisions and perspectives in a wide-ranging interview on Kossuth Radio. He criticized Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession, addressed domestic political scandals, and reaffirmed his commitment to defending Hungarian interests both at home and in Brussels.
Orbán drew a sharp parallel between the recent scandal involving Kinga Kollár of the Tisza Party and former Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány’s infamous ‘Őszöd speech’. According to Orbán, both cases exemplify how some politicians seek power at the expense of national well-being. He accused the Tisza Party of openly admitting they benefit politically when Hungary suffers, and dismissed such ambitions as dishonourable and dangerous.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Hungary’s MEPs are sent to Brussels to represent the country’s interests—not foreign agendas. He claimed that while his government has successfully repatriated half of Hungary’s EU funds, opposition voices in Brussels are undermining national efforts.
Turning to Ukraine’s EU membership, Orbán reiterated his belief that such a move would be economically disastrous for Hungary. He insisted that the Hungarian people must be consulted on the matter and that the government will represent their stance in Brussels. In his view, Brussels and parties like Tisza are pushing Ukraine’s accession because ‘they have masters’ abroad.
Orbán warned that the EU, still funding Ukraine, is intent on prolonging the war with Russia. He argued that despite being a peace project, the EU is now actively enabling conflict by viewing Ukraine’s membership as a path to military victory.
On economic matters, Orbán touched on the US-led tariff dispute, suggesting it will be resolved soon as global trade finds a new balance. He downplayed the significance of the tariff war compared to the geopolitical consequences of the Russo–Ukrainian war, which he blamed for Hungary’s inflationary pressures.
He also announced plans to expand the government’s price cap policies to more products. Negotiations with telecom companies and banks have reportedly been successful, while talks with food retailers failed—prompting direct government intervention.
Orbán reaffirmed his support for rural life through the Hungarian Village Programme, arguing that village life is not outdated but rather a sustainable and enriching future. He criticized liberal economists who claim living in villages is impractical and emphasized the importance of equal access to urban-level services in rural areas.
Finally, he underlined the importance of family as a foundation for society. He stated that those raising children serve not only their own happiness but also the nation’s future. Mothers, he said, deserve special recognition, and government policies such as personal income tax exemptions are intended to restore fairness between those with and without children. He emphasized the value of work and praised families who choose to work while raising children.
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