Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has strongly criticized the European Commission’s recommendation for EU citizens to prepare a 72-hour emergency survival kit, questioning the true intentions behind the initiative.
Speaking on national radio, Orbán described the proposal as “scary” and suggested that Brussels might be gearing up for war. “What’s on these people’s minds? Are they up to something?” he asked.
The EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy encourages member states to create emergency survival plans, stockpile essential supplies, and improve civilian-military cooperation in anticipation of future crises. The strategy outlines 30 key actions aimed at strengthening Europe’s readiness for threats such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, and military conflicts.
Orbán, however, sees the plan in a different light.
“I see that Brussels is preparing for war. This must be taken seriously,” he warned. He argued that Europe does not face an external military threat and dismissed the possibility of the Ukraine conflict spreading to NATO countries like Hungary, Poland, or the Baltic states.
Now this seems funny, that Brussels is telling every European family to stock up on food for 72 hours. But when you look deeper, it’s actually terrifying. Are they preparing for something? he questioned.
The Hungarian leader accused the EU of escalating the Ukraine conflict by providing military support to Kyiv. He suggested that the survival kit initiative was a sign of Brussels preparing for deeper involvement in the war.
Hungary has refused to send weapons or troops to Ukraine, and Orbán reiterated that this policy will not change.
The EU Commission unveiled the Preparedness Union Strategy on Wednesday, outlining measures to enhance Europe’s resilience against crises ranging from natural disasters to industrial accidents and security threats.
