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At the plenary session of the Hungarian Permanent Conference (MÁÉRT), Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reflected on Hungary’s expanding political and economic influence while addressing key achievements and challenges in national and foreign policy. The event also commemorated Árpád János Potápi, the late Secretary of State for National Policy.
Since 2010, Hungary has bolstered its national policy with HUF 1374B (EUR 3.57B) in funding, ten times more than the pre-2010 annual average of HUF 9.1B (EUR 24M). This includes HUF 330B (EUR 868M) invested in 9,300 projects in the Carpathian Basin, supporting education, culture, and youth initiatives. Mr. Orbán emphasized these efforts as critical to preserving Hungarian identity, stating that
the motherland cannot fundamentally change Central European realities, but it can keep hope alive.”
In 2024, the country hosted major diplomatic events, including the European Political Community Summit and an informal EU summit, where the Budapest Declaration urged measures to safeguard European competitiveness. Viktor Orbán highlighted the significance of Hungary’s growing international role, remarking: “With strategic alliances and proactive diplomacy, Hungary is expanding its room for maneuver globally.”
The Prime Minister criticized Europe’s economic stagnation, citing high energy prices and slow growth compared to the US and Asia. He called for bold policies to regain competitiveness, warning that
if Europe fails to act within six months, its decline may become irreversible.”
He also expressed optimism about Hungary’s alignment with the US after the 2024 election, focusing on shared values and opportunities for economic cooperation.
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Hungary maintains safety through NATO membership and its neutral stance. Prime Minister Orbán stressed the need to uphold the rights of Hungarian minorities in Ukraine and strengthen ties with neighboring countries like Slovakia and Romania, describing Hungarians in Slovakia as “the most committed defenders of Slovak sovereignty.”
In conclusion, Viktor Orbán reiterated Hungary’s commitment to a robust, independent strategy that ensures economic sustainability and supports its national policy goals. “Hungarians can only help themselves out of their problems,” he noted, urging continued perseverance in navigating international challenges.
Via MTI; Featured Image: MTI / Miniszterelnöki Sajtóiroda / Benko Vivien Cher