Not in the past thirty years has an election had so much at stake, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview to public radio ahead of Sunday’s ballot.
“The issue of war or peace is pivotal to the country’s future,” the prime minister said on Friday. “We must prevent Hungary from being dragged into the war.” “This is not our war. If we want developments we need peace,” Orbán said. He said voters should “feel the gravity of the situation, see the terror of war and the possible affects on Hungary.”
“Let’s stand up for our homeland, protect Hungary, and vote for peace,”
he added.
He said the Ukrainian president’s efforts must be taken “with understanding”. “He’s looking out for Ukrainian interests and trying to help his own country, and hopes to get out of a difficult situation by involving others in the war; and I have no dispute with him,” Orbán said. He said
his dispute was with the Hungarian opposition, which, he insisted, wanted to “obey” the Ukrainian president.
Some countries have shipping and storage capacities allowing them to manage without Russian oil or gas, he said, said it was “not a question of putting on a pullover and turning the heating down or paying a few forints more for gas.” “Rather, Hungary won’t have any energy at all if supplies from Russia are cut,” Orbán said. The Hungarian economy cannot function without those supplies, Orbán said, adding that Hungary could not
“turn off cheap Russian energy and buy expensive American energy instead”,
which he said was an “absurd” proposal.
“The problem is with the left wing, which has already made its own backroom deal,” the prime minister said. If the opposition won the election, “weapons transports to Ukraine would get under way, and they would cut off oil and gas from Russia, ruining Hungary.” “This is risky, this is dangerous: the left wing is playing with fire,” Orbán said.
Meanwhile, he said
Europe was facing “a serious and deep economic crisis with its roots going deeper than the Russia-Ukraine war”.
The European economy has problems with its competitiveness and a shift to new technologies in its attempt to eliminate fossil fuels, he said. Orbán said energy prices were “not going up by themselves” but as a result of decisions made by Brussels bureaucrats, and the war had amplified those tendencies. It will be an important challenge to the next government to reduce the effect of the economic crisis resulting from high energy prices in Europe, he added.
He said that during times of crisis, the left wing’s reflex was to impose austerity, but the “national side”, he added, applied policies that
prioritized economic growth and tax cuts.
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Source: MTI
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“Only I can fix it!”
Mr. Trump always says the same thing – and people believe him. Amazing.
… and who cut the energy deals with Putin? Oh yeah that was Orban, arm in arm with a mass murderer. Give the man you vote.
Orban is a Hungary First Prime Minister. Trump was an America First President. Via deception, leftist Biden came to power. Every day, America Last, China First Biden and his power hungry leftist regime are destroying America, culturally, financially, and in every way you can destroy a country. Americans no longer have the safety, security and freedom they had before. It’s TERRIFYING.
Linda, your meds are ready for pick-up.
They work better than your foil hat.
If it is Fidesz that gets re-elected, the people of Hungary – in front of there very eyes, mounting over the past (4) four years, have been PRESENTED – the economic mismanagement – the erosion and eradication of PARTNERSHIPS – with countrys – other than Russia & China, who we Hungary could have GROWN with.
Fidesz has separated & divided us – in Global relationships.
Fidesz has disgraced us within the European Union.
Fidesz has “scared & damaged” our image and position within NATO.
Fidesz has embraced and encouraged – set Hungarys path for there perceived Political Ideas & Philosophy – that Russia & China – that our FUTURE – will be with Russia & China – as our Best Friends.
Fidesz pre February 2020 – the direction economically which – the “destruction” and “embarrassment” – on the brand name Hungary – by the continual Fighting & Opposing – conducted by Fidesz / Victor Orban with the European Union has been Mindboggling.
The Russian war on the Ukraine – has FOUND – and confirmed, that Fidesz / Hungary – the side they are on.
Hungary – has been under a POWERFUL global microscope for the past (4) four years – and its communicated and role it has choosen, in this Russian war on the Ukraine – does clearly CONFIRM – that under Fidesz / Victor Orban has placed Hungary – in a WEDGED position, that he and Fidesz can’t avoid nor DENY and that it is FACT.
Hungary – when you don’t have clear precise Freedom of Press.
Hungary – when you don’t have Media – radio, television and “other” 21st century modes of information technology – opened for society freedom of use but government controlled.
Hungary – when you have a Judiciary – controlled – told by a Government virtually how to Judge & Rule.
Hungary – under what Fidesz calls Democracy – a system it “veils” and in fact insults in the style of there inforcement and application.
Hungary – and Donald J. Trump “tried” it – one of Victor Orbans closest friends & confidants – and “fell on his sword” – the – as is happening in Hungary under Fidesz – the dismantling, re-writing of Democracy – casting out CORE componentry of Democracy – the FREEDOM of People – for one, and re-shaping of it as a Political Party – that the winners would be greater than they are at present – the Rich & Famous.
Hungary – a victory or re-appointment to Govern by Fidesz – could it be an Economic and Political “Shambles” – that creates growing mounting social unrest and division in Hungary ???
Hungary – its Economy – is in MASSIVE trouble.
NEVER NEVER NEVER – post 1989 – the citizens of Hungary – the ownership and RESPONSIBILITY on them – the Vote they cast – they are destining the FUTURE of Hungary – in these growing CHALLENGING times.
Nothing is going to get cheaper in Hungary and our FREEDOM – what do we want or do WE tell a Government through the POWER of our Vote of there ERRORS – instead of a Government, telling us the citizens of our ERRORS ???
Not another one 🤦♀️ Has Linda been knocking back the bleach?! What’s terrifying are people like Linda.