This is how Viktor Orbán assessed 2023 in a TikTok video

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s Prime Minister, summarized the events of the past year in a modern approach with a recently posted TikTok video. In an apparent effort to connect with the younger demographic, Orbán compiled the “5+1” most significant events of December, with a noticeable Wild West influence.

The “Six-shooter” year

Orbán’s points were interspersed with Wild West-style gunfight sounds, and the TikTok is titled “Six-shooter” with the caption “Goodbye 2023, hello 2024!”. RTL.hu compiled some of the stronger statements of the PM’s recap. The Prime Minister used bold and vivid language, portraying 2023 as a year that needed to end. Viktor Orbán, known for his strong rhetoric, painted a picture of a tumultuous year.

Some years are best when they come to an end, and that’s how we think of 2023.

he said.

Football triumphs and predictions for 2024

Continuing with the recap, Orbán shifted his focus to football, emphasising Hungary’s national team qualification for the third consecutive European Championship. Reflecting on the progress from their initial qualification, he expressed optimism for the upcoming year, confidently predicting success in 2024.

As we wrote before, Viktor Orbán has adopted a new way of communication, which is through TikTok. Viktor Orbán, donning a Santa hat or playfully embracing a Western hero persona, is making waves on the social media platform popular among Gen Z. Read more about how PM Orbán uses TikTok to gain youth’s vote HERE.

Global relations and unconventional gifts

Turkey is a strong country that is developing and now has its own car brand. They have even brought one.

Orbán touched upon Hungary’s relationship with Turkey, highlighting the country’s progress in developing its own car brand. He jokingly mentioned gifting President Erdogan a horse, deviating from the intended falcon.

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Argentina’s chainsaw campaign and economic policy

The Prime Minister shared his astonishment at the recently elected Argentine president, Javier Milei, campaigning with a chainsaw. Acknowledging the economic challenges faced by Argentina, Orbán extended his best wishes while hinting at only needing clippers to curb inflation in Hungary.

I’ve never seen anything like it, even though I’ve been in politics for a long time. A president campaigning with a chainsaw, and not unreasonably so, because inflation has been over 100 percent. We wish Argentina good luck.

he added.

Hope for 2024 and the Brussels challenge

Orbán concluded his TikTok video with a note of hope for 2024, emphasising the need to “clean up Brussels”. He expressed optimism for the future, provided that Hungary could overcome challenges at the European level. Notably, he made a bold statement, suggesting that if President Trump were to win, he could bring peace to the war. Viktor Orbán’s TikTok recap video of 2023 presents a blend of Wild West imagery, sports enthusiasm and unconventional diplomacy. The Prime Minister’s use of vivid language and unexpected metaphors certainly sets his communication style apart.

Watch the full video here:

@viktor_a_tiktokon Viszlát 2023, helló 2024! #orbanviktor #miniszterelnok #follow #fyp #foryou #hatlövetű #december #2023 #2024 #buek ♬ eredeti hang – Viktor a TikTokon

Source: RTL