Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the importance of preserving his country’s national character as a cornerstone of success during the unveiling of the renovated University of Veterinary Medicine on Tuesday.
Speaking at the ceremony in Budapest, Orbán celebrated the rise of Hungarian universities in global rankings, linking educational achievements to Hungary’s heritage and future aspirations.
The prime minister highlighted that the number of Hungarian universities ranked among the world’s top 5 percent has grown from seven to twelve in just five years. He praised the University of Veterinary Medicine, now among the top 150 globally, as a symbol of how Hungary can leverage its 1,000-year-old heritage to achieve global excellence.
The meeting was the latest in Viktor Orbán's "peace mission 5.0" aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while also solidifying US-Hungarian relations ahead of the incoming administration. https://t.co/UnJ6eAZyvb
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) December 10, 2024“We will not allow Brussels to disadvantage our students in the name of sovereignty protection, which is why we launched the Pannonia program,” Orbán stated, referring to a national initiative supporting education and research, and noted the important role Hungarian universities will play in future economic prosperity.
He declared that the “liberal world order has come to an end,” arguing that nations preserving their identity will thrive in the future.
“Hungary does not wish to follow paths set by others but will instead leverage its own history, economic structure, and culture to succeed internationally,” the prime minister added.
Fresh from a visit to Mar-a-Lago where he discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Orbán’ expressed optimism that the conflict would end next year under a Trump presidency, enabling Hungary’s economy to return to growth and generate resources for further development of the country’s educational institutions.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó declared that Hungary-U.S. relations are entering a "golden age" under Donald Trump's presidency, with strengthened political cooperation and a shared focus on peace efforts and technological advancement. https://t.co/S5LgZZ5jSm
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) December 10, 2024Orbán concluded by emphasizing that Hungary’s universities are central to its efforts to reposition itself on the international stage. “We aim to be connected to all major economic centers while remaining rooted in our national identity,” he said, reiterating his vision for Hungary’s role in a changing global order.
