During his speech on the Memorial Day of the 1956 Revolution, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the European elite and Brussels bureaucrats, accusing them of leading Europe into an unwinnable war. Orbán stressed, “Let’s not forget that Hungary is a nation that loves freedom. Hungarians have never been invaded or tamed by any occupier.” He drew parallels between past communist collaborators and today’s opposition, who he claimed would similarly sell out the country to foreign powers. He emphasized that Hungary must resist becoming a staging ground for other nations’ wars, saying, “Hungarians should only fight for Hungarian freedom!”

Orbán also addressed the current geopolitical situation, particularly the war in Ukraine, noting that Europe is closer to a world war than ever in the last 70 years. He warned that the European Union’s push for greater involvement in the war is a threat to Hungary’s independence. Orbán declared, “We cannot let everything continue like this, because Europe will fall into this,” and urged the Hungarian people to stand firm against foreign control.

Concluding his speech, Orbán recalled Hungary’s struggle for freedom in 1956, drawing a comparison to the present day. “Being Hungarian means fighting,” he stated, reaffirming his government’s commitment to maintaining Hungary’s sovereignty and resisting external pressures from Brussels.