Orbán Accuses Brussels of Attempting to Install Puppet Government in Hungary

Budapest: In a fervent speech commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Brussels of attempting to undermine Hungary’s sovereignty by installing a puppet government. Drawing parallels between past and present threats to Hungary’s independence, Orbán warned against foreign influence and called for national unity in the face of geopolitical challenges.

According to About Hungary, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized the importance of remembering Hungary’s fight for freedom in 1956, when the nation resisted Soviet control. He praised the unity and strength of the Hungarian people during recent crises, including a devastating flood, and connected this spirit to the revolutionary fervor of the past. Orbán asserted that external forces, specifically from Brussels, are attempting to impose control over Hungary once more. He criticized the European Union for escalating the conflict in Ukraine and warned against Hungary becoming entangled in international disputes.

Orbán’s speech als
o addressed recent declarations from Brussels, which he claimed openly announced plans to replace Hungary’s government with a pro-EU administration. He framed this as a repeat of past attempts to subjugate Hungary, underscoring the need for national resistance. Concluding his remarks, Orbán called on Hungarians to remain resolute in protecting their nation’s sovereignty and reiterated his commitment to ensuring Hungary’s independence from foreign powers.