Viktor Orbán: April Election Is a Fight for Hungarian Sovereignty
In his commemorative speech marking the 1848 revolution, Viktor Orbán described the upcoming election as a struggle for sovereignty and “against external influence.”
Crowds gathered in front of the Hungarian parliament building to hear PM Viktor Orbán address participants in the Peace March on March 15, 2026.
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In his commemorative speech marking the 1848 revolution, Viktor Orbán described the upcoming election as a struggle for sovereignty and “against external influence.”
Hungary’s future depends on whether it preserves its independence and resists foreign influence. That was one of the main points of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s speech that followed the Peace March of Fidesz supporters in Budapest on Sunday, counting over 10,000 participants.
Orbán’s commemorative speech on the occasion of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence emphasized that Hungary cannot afford to “succumb to external pressure.”
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Hungary’s opposition parties also gathered for a show of strength ahead of the elections. According to Orbán, voters’ decision next month is not merely a matter of domestic politics, but a guarantee of the protection of national interests.
He stated that the election will determine whether Hungary “turns back toward Brussels or stays on its own path.” He criticised opposition politicians, accusing them of “chaining the country to foreign powers,” and attacked pro-migration policies and EU initiatives, which he said weaken Hungarian national identity.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaking on March 15, 2026, on the 178th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848-1849. Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP
Crowds of Orbán’s supporters displayed national symbols and slogans, with many in the audience framing participation in the election as not only a political duty but a “patriotic act.” A banner at the front of the march carried the message, “We won’t be a Ukrainian colony,” and a participant toldThe Washington Post the PM’s message could be summed up as “God, homeland, family,” and added, “Only this government is able to secure these three things for the future.”
Orbán promised that Hungary would remain an “island of security and tranquility.” He warned that the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine could escalate further and criticised Kyiv over recent tensions regarding oil transit and bilateral relations, describing Hungary as a “peace-loving and patient nation.”
