Balázs Orbán: Only leadership that preserves peace, security, and growth can guide Hungary

Balázs Orbán, the Prime Minister’s Political Director, said Hungary requires leadership accepted by all, capable of safeguarding the nation’s peace, security, and economic progress. Speaking on the Harcosok órája online program on Monday, he argued that in an era of unpredictable conflicts, a fragmented government would put the country at risk.

He stated that the core of the Fidesz system is building national unity on major civilizational issues, such as sovereignty, opposition to migration, and a work-based society—positions shared even by many outside the party. He identified the war in Ukraine as the greatest current challenge, stressing that his political community alone can ensure Hungary remains out of the conflict and aligned with no side.

On the planned Trump–Putin meeting, Orbán welcomed U.S. efforts toward ending the war, noting Prime Minister Orbán had long called Russian–American talks the only viable path to peace. He criticized Germany and France for lobbying on Ukraine’s behalf rather than pursuing negotiations, and accused the opposition of supporting a “Brussels mainstream” strategy that prolongs suffering on the front.

Turning to domestic politics, he condemned the Tisza Party for using an incident at a Székesfehérvár hospital to score political points, saying they avoid substantive policy debates because they lack viable healthcare reform proposals. He also rejected liberal criticism of the Home Start housing program, contrasting the right’s commitment to widespread homeownership with the left’s preference for rental housing.

Orbán said the government’s housing policy combines demand and supply incentives, restricts speculative purchases, and promotes property ownership as the foundation of a strong nation and middle class. He stressed the program would only continue if Fidesz–KDNP wins next year’s election.