Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the European Union is attempting to replace his government with a puppet regime aligned with Brussels’ policies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused the European Union of plotting to overthrow his government and replace it with a puppet regime obedient to Brussels’ globalist agenda. Orbán made these claims during a speech in Budapest on the anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, drawing parallels between the EU’s current influence and Soviet domination.
Addressing his supporters, Orbán said, “We know they want to force us into the war [in Ukraine], that they want to impose their migrants upon us, and hand over our children to gender activists,” as reported by Reuters. He also asserted that the EU was working to install a puppet government in Hungary that would comply with the bloc’s globalist policies, particularly on migration and the Ukraine conflict.
Orbán, a fierce critic of the EU’s policies, compared the alleged plot to the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, saying that just as Hungarians resisted Moscow’s control, they should now resist Brussels’ interference. “Do we bow to the will of a foreign power, this time from Brussels, or do we resist it? … I propose that our response should be as clear and unequivocal as it was in 1956,” Orbán told a crowd in Budapest’s Millenaris Park, according to AFP.
Orbán’s remarks come amid a growing challenge from the center-right, pro-EU Tisza party led by Peter Magyar, a former member of Orbán’s Fidesz party. The party has gained traction in recent polls, surpassing Fidesz among decided voters, although Fidesz still leads in overall support with 29%, according to the same Reuters report. The next Hungarian election is not until 2026, but Orbán’s comments suggest a brewing political struggle over Hungary’s alignment with the EU.
The European Commission has so far declined to comment on Orbán’s accusations, and no specific evidence has been provided to substantiate the claims of an EU-backed coup. Nonetheless, Orbán’s stance against Brussels is a central theme of his administration, particularly regarding EU migration policies, gender issues, and the bloc’s stance on the Ukraine conflict.
Orbán has consistently framed his government’s policies as protecting Hungary’s sovereignty from external forces. In his speech, he reiterated the importance of national freedom, stating, “For us, the lesson of 1956 is that we must fight for only one thing, for Hungary and for Hungarian freedom.”
The 1956 Hungarian uprising, which Orbán referenced, remains a symbol of resistance against foreign oppression, though it was ultimately crushed by Soviet forces, leaving thousands dead or wounded. The historical analogy signals Orbán’s belief that Hungary is once again facing outside threats to its autonomy, this time from within Europe.
As Orbán prepares for future political battles, his defiance against the EU’s policies continues to define his government’s relationship with Brussels, setting the stage for potential clashes ahead of the 2026 election.
