Viktor Orban on George Soros

Viktor Orban has long framed George Soros as the principal antagonist to his government's conservative, national agenda, consistently accusing the financier of orchestrating geopolitical maneuvers harmful to Hungary. This position centers on the belief that Soros funds a vast network of non-governmental organizations, media outlets, and academic institutions designed to promote mass migration and undermine the country's sovereignty and Christian identity, often encapsulated in the government's narrative of the 'Soros Plan.' The Prime Minister has used this figure as a perpetual scapegoat, especially during election cycles, to rally support against perceived external threats to Hungarian national interests.

This conflict has evolved from rhetorical attacks into concrete state action, including legislative measures targeting foreign-funded civil society groups that assist migrants. The narrative positions the government as the sole defender of the nation against this influential, non-state actor, thereby justifying domestic policies and international disputes with the European Union. The framing of Soros allows the Prime Minister to consolidate domestic power by defining a clear internal and external enemy against whom his administration is supposedly fighting for the nation's survival.