CPAC Hungary: Joint Call for Sovereignty from Vienna and Budapest

L-R: Kinga Gál (Fidesz), Jorge Buxadé (VOX), Harald Vilimsky (FPÖ), and Ondřej Knotek (ANO) at the CPAC Hungary conference

As part of the CPAC Hungary Conference 2025 on Thursday, a trend-setting panel discussion took place that focused on the future of the European Union and the possibilities of a sovereigntist policy. Leading figures from the Patriots for Europe (PfE) EP group, including Kinga Gál (Fidesz), Harald Vilimsky (FPÖ), Ondřej Knotek (ANO), and Jorge Buxadé (VOX), exchanged their views.

Harald Vilimsky, MEP for the FPÖ, took the opportunity to denounce the alleged interference of the “Brussels elite” in national democracies, using Austrian domestic politics as an example. The European Parliament is “a madhouse” that is increasingly trying to block sovereigntist and right-wing governments, said Vilimsky. Despite an election success of 29 percent for the FPÖ, coalition possibilities in Austria had been blocked – a direct consequence of indirect pressure from the EU, he explained.

The FPÖ politician spoke explicitly of the “Manfred Weber system” that dominates European politics.

Vilimsky is convinced that the influence of the EPP and active interference from Brussels prevented the FPÖ from participating in the Austrian government. He recalled how the Austrian president initially refused to form a government and how the conservative party subsequently withdrew from the coalition negotiations.

Vilimsky outlined a clear vision for the future of Europe, which he said must be based on three patriotic pillars:

• Curbing illegal migration and combating asylum abuse. In his opinion, strict border controls and decisive action against the exploitation of the asylum system are essential.
• Rerouting of powers. He emphasized that powers must be transferred back from Brussels to the national parliaments in order to strengthen the sovereignty of the Member States.
• Stopping the “green fraud” (Green Deal). Vilimsky believes that the Green Deal is a sham that would spell the end for small and medium-sized enterprises and must be stopped.

“If we pursue these principles as an alliance, I am confident that we can secure a future for our continent,” the politician concluded.

The conference was marked by Viktor Orbán’s opening speech, in which he praised Herbert Kickl, the leader of the FPÖ, as “Austria’s great fighter.” The Hungarian Prime Minister recalled that the foundation stone for the patriotic movement was laid in Vienna at Kickl’s invitation.

If there were justice, the Austrian chancellor today would be called Herbert Kickl,

said Prime Minister Orbán. He regretted that Kickl had not won the election and that the chancellorship had been “stolen” from him. Nevertheless, Orbán was optimistic: “Dear Herbert, politics may not be fair, not always fair, but believe me, there is a moral balance in it. Your time will come, and we will hold a big celebration in Vienna when Austria returns to the club of patriotic countries.”

CPAC Hungary thus provided a platform for a clear message: a return to national sovereignty and a resolute rejection of supposed Brussels centralism are the way to lead Europe into a patriotic future.

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