Orbán Viktor Criticizes Rivals, Defends Conservative Gathering’s Serious Tone

Fidesz held its campaign-closing rally in Budapest’s Szentháromság tér ahead of the April 12 vote. Prime Minister Orbán Viktor addressed supporters and thanked volunteers for their work.

Orbán’s main messages

Orbán framed the election as a choice over war involvement and national sovereignty. He said voters must decide between a national government and a pro‑Ukrainian administration.

He vowed to oppose what he called an “Ukrainian oil blockade.” Orbán promised a reciprocal financial response if fuel supplies were cut.

He recalled Hungary’s refugee response after the outbreak of war. He said the government offered shelter, work and schooling for Ukrainians, while accusing Ukrainian authorities of closing Hungarian schools in Transcarpathia.

Orbán argued Hungary would not hand over its young people as soldiers. He also said the country would not spend itself into harm for another nation.

He accused foreign actors of unprecedented interference in the campaign. Orbán praised Hungary’s distinct policies on migration and gender, and defended the country’s constitutional definitions of family roles.

Orbán Viktor criticizes rivals and defends the conservative gathering’s serious tone. He contrasted the rally’s sober character with a large Friday concert held in the city.

He cited recent domestic measures as evidence of government action. These included increases to the minimum wage, the introduction of 13th and 14th monthly pensions, and a doubling of child tax benefits.

Security, alliances and observers

Orbán highlighted U.S. support and NATO ties. He said the United States provides roughly 70 percent of NATO’s military capacity.

He claimed that more than a thousand foreign election observers would arrive the next day. He said the observers would study Hungary as an example of a different political path.

The prime minister set a target of three million votes to keep Hungary out of war. He urged supporters to bring everyone they could to polling stations.

Messages from other speakers

Foreign Minister Szijjártó Péter warned that the stakes included avoiding war. He criticized proposals to send EU‑flagged troops to Ukraine and opposed further financial support for Kyiv.

Szijjártó said moves in Brussels could end cheaper regulated fuel prices. He warned this could sharply raise household utility costs and petrol prices.

Minister Lázár János said the race was not decided. He warned against complacency and attacked the rival Tisza Party and its leader, Magyar Péter.

Rákay Philip opened the event after seven o’clock. Performers included Szikora Róbert, Radics Gigi, Gudics Máté, Dér Heni and Curtis.

Get-out-the-vote appeals

• Lázár urged voters to cast ballots on election day.
• He asked supporters to bring reinforcements, suggesting not one but three people.
• The campaign asked volunteers to protect voters’ interests and focus on pocketbook issues.

The prime minister also singled out the Roma community for special mention. He claimed agreements on employment and education had secured broad support from that community.

This report is prepared for Filmogaz.com. It summarizes the key announcements and appeals made at the Budapest rally.