My prediction came true! 😉
It was the biggest Peace March (Békemenet) ever, and in four weeks a similarly large Fidesz victory can follow! 🧡
We commit that even in such a chaotic world we will preserve Hungary as an island of security and stability.
On March 15, at the largest Peace March of all time, hundreds of thousands stood up for our country and sent a message to Brussels, Kyiv, and the Tisza Party: Hungary does not want war.
Brussels decided to continue the war instead of choosing peace, and now it is preparing for war. The leaders in Brussels first committed themselves to unconditional financial and military support for Ukraine, and now they have even set a target date for Europe’s entry into the war.
In his holiday speech, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made it clear:
“We must achieve a historic victory, because the next government will bear a historic responsibility.”
The position of the national government is clear:
we will not allow ourselves to be dragged into the war, we will not send Hungarians’ money to Ukraine, and we will not pay more for energy.
This is why Brussels and Kyiv need a government that would carry out all their war-related demands. And they have already found their candidate and ally: the party of Péter Magyar.
Just as on March 15, on April 12 we must again say no to demands that go against Hungarian interests.
“We must renew the anti-war alliance formed at the previous election. We commit that even in such a turbulent world we will preserve Hungary as an island of security and stability,” the Prime Minister declared.
We will stay out of the war, we will not pay Ukraine, and we will not allow a puppet government from Kyiv to be installed over us.
Fidesz is the safe choice.
It will certainly be even bigger than the previous ones — that’s my prediction already. And it is very important, because before every election we can feel how much weight it carries when many of us are there.
But I truly feel that the pressure on Hungary, the external attacks we are facing now, are unprecedented. And because of this, our peaceful and calm response must also be unprecedented — large and strong.
So I really hope that this will be the case today.
Analysis of the Communication and Propaganda Techniques in the Text
1️⃣ Mass legitimacy narrative
(bandwagon effect / mass legitimacy)
Excerpt
“It was the largest Peace March ever.”
“Hundreds of thousands stood up for our country.”
Technique
The political position is justified by the size of the crowd.
The communication suggests:
➡️ if many people support it → then it must be the correct side.
Goal
- strengthen social legitimacy
- influence undecided voters
- create the feeling that “the majority is with us”
Effect
Readers may easily feel that:
➡️ “if so many people support it, then they must be right.”
2️⃣ Construction of an external enemy
(external enemy framing / scapegoating)
Excerpt
“Brussels and Kyiv need a government that…”
“external attack against Hungary”
Technique
The conflict is framed around external actors:
- Brussels
- Kyiv
- the opposition
These actors are not presented as political partners in debate, but as threatening forces.
Goal
- present domestic political conflict as an international attack
- frame political opponents as representatives of foreign interests
Effect
The audience may feel that:
➡️ anyone supporting the opposition → supports foreign forces.
3️⃣ Fear appeal
(fear appeal)
Excerpt
“Brussels is preparing for war.”
“A target date has already been set for Europe’s entry into the war.”
Technique
The message suggests an imminent danger.
The conflict is framed not as a political debate, but as:
➡️ a war threat.
Goal
- trigger emotional reactions
- amplify the perceived importance of the election
Effect
People may feel that:
➡️ if they choose the wrong option → there will be war.
4️⃣ “Us vs. them” framing
(binary framing / polarization)
Excerpt
“We will stay out of the war.”
“They support the war.”
Technique
The political landscape is simplified into two sides:
| side | meaning |
|---|---|
| government | peace |
| opposition | war |
Goal
to simplify the political debate.
Effect
Complex issues disappear, and the choice becomes:
➡️ “peace or war.”
5️⃣ Mobilization of national identity
(national identity framing)
Excerpt
“We will preserve Hungary as an island of security and calm.”
Technique
The political position is presented as a national mission.
Key elements
- defending Hungary
- sovereignty
- national interest
Goal
to place political support on an emotional foundation.
Effect
The decision appears not only as a political choice but as:
➡️ a patriotic duty.
6️⃣ Delegitimization of the political opponent
(delegitimization framing)
Excerpt
“to install a Kyiv puppet government on our necks”
Technique
The opposition is not presented as a normal political rival, but as:
➡️ a foreign puppet.
Goal
- undermine trust
- discredit the political opponent
Effect
The opposition appears not as an alternative, but as:
➡️ a threat.
7️⃣ Electoral mobilization
(mobilization rhetoric)
Excerpt
“On April 12 we must also say no.”
Technique
The speech transforms a mass rally into electoral mobilization.
Goal
- convert participants into voters
- turn the experience of the crowd into political capital
Effect
The event becomes a campaign tool.
Overall picture
The communication constructs a classic political narrative:
Structure
1️⃣ large crowd → legitimacy
2️⃣ external enemies → Brussels / Kyiv
3️⃣ internal opponent → “puppet government”
4️⃣ threat → war
5️⃣ solution → the current government
This is a highly mobilizing, emotionally driven political message that uses:
- fear
- identity
- perception of mass support
to strengthen political backing.