Orban: After Merkel, we now prepare for battle with our eyes wide open
According to the prime minister, “the era of ambiguity, stealth politics and drifting has ended with Merkel.” In one of his so-called Samizdat letters, Viktor Orbán added: “We now prepare for battle with our eyes wide open.”
In the letter published on the prime minister’s website on Monday, Orbán noted that German Chancellor Angela Merkel retires on Dec. 8. “A piece of the life of Central Europeans will go with her,” the letter published in German and English said.
He wrote that Merkel “understood us” and that “we understood her”.
After a spell in opposition, first Merkel became Chancellor “and then we returned to power five years later”.
“We managed the financial crisis in 2010, we were partners in the fight to keep the European Union together, and together we watched helplessly and without recourse the European tragedy of the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
“The loyal and disciplined Germans, the rebellious and reckless Hungarians, stood together for a common goal: a Europe in which all nations can feel at home,”
he wrote.
Then in 2015 came “the migration invasion” which he called a “rupture, a fracture”.
The migration crisis uncovered “the deep philosophical, political and emotional differences” between Hungary and Germany regarding the nation, freedom and Germany’s role, Orbán argued.
For Hungarians and other Central Europeans, he wrote, it revealed that “the homeland is essential”.
It transpired that Germans “were on a different path” from “European civilization”, and moving towards “some kind of post-Christian and post-national status”.
Hungarians, he said, understood that the Germans did not consider this a problem or “a disease of civilization to be remedied, but a natural, even desirable, and even morally superior outcome.”
“The fabric of European unity was unravelling, and there was no stopping it. Migration, gender, a federalized European Union, the dehumanization of Europe. Restoring European cooperation will require superhuman efforts in the post-secular era,” he wrote.
Orbán asks in the letter: did Merkel open the door to trouble or cave into left-wing pressure?
“Today we do not yet know the answer to this question.”
Orbán referred to what he called the new left-wing German government’s “pro-immigration, gender-friendly, federalist programme” aimed at a pro-German Europe.
Orbán lamented that the 16 years of Merkel’s tenure “did not give us the answer”.
“One thing is for sure: the era of ambiguity, stealth politics and drifting has ended with Merkel. We now prepare for battle with our eyes wide open,”
his letter concludes.
Sounds like he picking a fight before the new German government has enacted a single policy. That is reckless.
Great letter from Orbán. Agree or diagree with his policies, Orbán clearly defines the differences.
@István, the definition of Orbán is naked greed, whether for power or money, but also for both.
” For Hungarians and other Central European, he wrote, it revealed that the “homeland is essential.”
These words continue to confirm used by our Prime Minister – Victor Orban why we are fortuate to have him as our Leader through his righful appointment as Prime Minister of Hungary.
We know – Prime Minister – Victor Orban – that he is repetitive – never missing an opportunity, to communicate to us – Hungary – that retainement of Sovereignty – is Vital.
Germany – under the former Chancellor Angela Merkel, as she is, who I respect, the decision to “open its gates & lands” – in 2015 – that history – continues to confirm, give evidance in displaying – FACTUALLY – was WRONG.
Merkel – was Politically deeply “scared & battered” – from 2015 on – to the end of her role as Chancellor.
History never Lies, and as correctly our Prime Minister – Victor Orban writes calling this period of time under the Chancellery of Merkel – Germany – ruptured & fracatured.
Angela Merkel – did she lose respect by the riskful plank she walked ?
Answer – Yes and Germany – the people of Germany at the time 2015 and 6 years on – through events and circumstances – the decision Merkel made in 2015 – this Migration Policy – continues to be remains a Political issue – sensitive – within the population of Germany – Rightfully.
Excellent statsman like letter from the “Strong and Visionary Man of European Politics”.
Hungary – under Prime Minister – Victor Orban – we will NOT – witness the Horrendous error, that history will prove was WRONG – that Germany made in 2015.
I agree with Norbert that nobody else has the vision and leadership that Hungary needs.
Fidesz has my vote.
Yes, we know Victorinu, with one hand he pretends to prepare for battle, with the other he’ll keep begging for EU funds, the way he always did.
Orbán is a freedom fighter.
Hungarians can look at this video and see who Orbán was when he was a young man, a Patriot.
Orbán Viktor – Nagy Imre újratemetése 1989.06.16. TELJES!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YybjROUMu0
We know what the opposition is made of. Communist traitors.
Germany is on the way to commit suicide. Hungary should help them.