🚨 The upcoming election may be the last one in which we can decide who will be at the helm if Europe drifts into war.
And Brussels leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen or Manfred Weber appear to be preparing for that possibility. Anyone who believes that talk of war is merely fear-mongering should listen to what the British and French chiefs of staff have said, or most recently what Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, warning that a third world war could come.
🟠 As long as a national government remains in power, Hungary will stay on the side of peace, and we will not send weapons, money, or soldiers to Ukraine. That is why Fidesz is the only safe choice.
I also often encounter the argument among voters that there is no war here and that all of this is just Fidesz scaremongering — that everything is fine and that we always say people should be afraid of someone. To those who say this, I suggest listening to what several European politicians have said in recent weeks.
Listen to what the British and French chiefs of staff are saying. Listen to what the leadership of the European Union is saying. And don’t believe us — there is no need to believe Fidesz — believe those European leaders who are talking about the possibility that by 2029 Europe could be at war.
I believe the time has come for those who bear responsibility in Europe to face that responsibility. Europe is preparing for this possibility. Leaders, governments, and institutions are all discussing how to prepare, how to support Ukraine, and how to respond if necessary.
Let me add one more thing. Zelenskyy himself recently said that he believes there is a strong chance that a third world war could come. European leaders are calculating with this scenario.
And the election ahead of us may be the last one where we can decide who will be at the helm in such a dangerous time, if this truly happens. Europe is preparing for it — and we must decide who will lead Hungary if that moment comes.
1️⃣ Construction of an existential threat
(fear framing / existential threat framing)
Excerpt
“This will be the last election when we can decide who will be at the helm if Europe is dragged into war.”
Technique
The election is presented not as a normal political choice but as a historic turning point.
The communication uses the possibility of a future war to dramatically raise the stakes.
Key elements
- “last election”
- “Europe is dragged into war”
- “dangerous times”
Goal
➡️ evoke fear
➡️ maximize the perceived importance of the election
➡️ mobilize uncertain voters
Effect
The reader may feel:
- “everything will be decided now”
- “this is a matter of survival”
2️⃣ Construction of an external enemy
(external enemy framing)
Excerpt
“Brussels leaders such as von der Leyen or Weber are preparing for this.”
Technique
The communication presents the conflict as the intentional plan of external powers.
Key elements
- “Brussels”
- EU leaders
- preparation for war
Goal
➡️ strengthen the sovereignty narrative
➡️ create a “us vs. them” framework
Effect
The reader may think:
- “Brussels poses a danger to Hungary”
- “the country must be defended”
3️⃣ Appeal to authority
(appeal to authority)
Excerpt
“Listen to what the British and French chiefs of staff have said.”
Technique
The text refers to military leaders and political figures to make the claim appear more credible.
Key elements
- British chief of staff
- French chief of staff
- Zelensky
Goal
➡️ legitimize the claim
➡️ create the impression that this is not propaganda but fact
Effect
The reader may feel:
- “if military leaders say this, the situation must be serious”
4️⃣ Binary framing of the political choice
(binary framing / false dilemma)
Excerpt
“Fidesz is the only safe choice.”
Technique
The communication simplifies the political landscape into two options:
- Fidesz = peace
- others = war
Goal
➡️ delegitimize alternatives
➡️ simplify the electoral choice
Effect
The reader may feel:
- “if I want peace, there is only one option”
5️⃣ Pre-emptive neutralization of opposing views
(pre-emptive rebuttal)
Excerpt
“Many people say this is just scaremongering…”
Technique
The text anticipates criticism and then weakens it.
Structure
- present the criticism
- relativize it
- reinforce the original claim
Goal
➡️ reduce the impact of counter-arguments
➡️ protect the narrative
Effect
Readers may become more likely to dismiss critical opinions.
6️⃣ National protection narrative
(protector framing)
Excerpt
“As long as there is a national government, Hungary will remain on the side of peace.”
Technique
The communication portrays the government as a protector.
Key elements
- “national government”
- “remain on the side of peace”
- “we will not send weapons”
Goal
➡️ strengthen the legitimacy of the government
➡️ create a sense of security
Effect
The reader may feel:
- “the government protects us”
Summary
The communication structure of the text:
1️⃣ Fear appeal – Europe may be heading toward war
2️⃣ External enemy – Brussels and Western leaders
3️⃣ Appeal to authority – military leaders
4️⃣ Binary choice – peace vs. war
5️⃣ Pre-emptive neutralization of criticism
6️⃣ Government as protector
This combination is typical election campaign communication, where the core message becomes:
➡️ security vs. danger
➡️ national government vs. external forces