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Péter Magyar urges PM Orbán to inspect the state of the Druzhba oil pipeline together in Ukraine – here’s Orbán’s response
Hungary’s security and energy supply are paramount national interests that transcend party politics and represent a shared responsibility, Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, said in an official letter to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday.
Péter Magyar proposed a joint inspection together with Orbán in Ukraine
In his letter, Magyar proposed that the prime minister join him in personally inspecting the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline to assess the actual situation, with the country’s energy security in mind. He said Hungarians rightly expected their leaders to make decisions based on facts and transparency, “not through Facebook posts and propaganda”.
If the external security threat was as severe as the prime minister insisted, national unity was essential, Magyar said, signalling his readiness to participate in such efforts. Magyar said that as leader of “Hungary’s strongest political force and a candidate preparing to govern”, he had coordinated with allies abroad and stood ready to represent Hungary’s interests unitedly. He added that Orbán could similarly leverage his international relationships to engage with key partners.
Magyar argued that if the threat was “real and immediate”, Orbán, as a responsible prime minister still in office, should invoke NATO’s Article 4, allowing allies to jointly assess any danger to Hungary’s territorial integrity, political independence and security. Such a move would send a clear and reassuring message to both Hungarians and allies, he added.
Stop fearmongering
He urged Orbán to “immediately cease fearmongering and stoking panic”, warning that public security “should not be used as a campaign tool”.
“There are limits to the political battles: the mental well-being of our children and the peace of our elderly must not become casualties of partisan campaigns,” he said. If the threat were genuine, he added, responsible governance demanded cooperation, national unity, honest communication, and collective action. Otherwise, Magyar said, Orbán should “refrain from exploiting fear for political gain against his own people.”
Well said!
Orban announced yesterday that he would present evidence today, Monday, proving that the reasons Ukraine isn’t supplying oil are purely political. I’m still waiting for that evidence!
Orban’s argument is far-fetched, because the oil problem only benefits him, as he constantly repeats and sensationalizes the issue, presenting himself as the nation’s savior.
This puts the opposition on the defensive more than necessary, while Orban, with his constant but so far unproven claims, distracts from Hungary’s real problems and tries to spread panic.
At the same time, he calls the opposition “unpatriotic traitors” who are plotting a conspiracy with Ukraine, Germany, and the EU against Hungary and himself.
Where is the advantage for the opposition in this? They would only be shooting themselves in the foot if they actually did that.
Well said by Magyar Peter. Orban has been fear mongering and stoking panic for political purposes instead of seeking dialogue and cooperation. Hungary deserves better leadership.