At the unveiling ceremony, Gergely Gulyás, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, highlighted Thatcher’s pivotal role in the Cold War and Hungary’s fight for freedom.

“Thatcher understood freedom’s true value and fought tirelessly against communism, ultimately helping secure liberty for the Hungarian people,” he said.

The Minister praised Thatcher’s transformative leadership in overcoming Britain’s economic difficulties and driving national prosperity.

He described her as a formidable political fighter, famously known as “the only man” in government, who challenged trade unions, European centralization, and championed free market principles based on merit.

Gulyás also recalled Thatcher’s deep respect for Hungary, pointing out her 1993 visit where she bowed her head before the coffin of Hungarian Prime Minister József Antall, reflecting a bond many Hungarian contemporaries shared.

Sir William Cash, former British MP and Conservative Party member, spoke at the ceremony, emphasizing that history remembers great politicians. Referring to Thatcher’s memoirs, he noted how the Soviet invasion of 1956 profoundly affected her.

He added that Thatcher would have supported Hungary’s prime minister in defending Christian identity and protecting the nation from illegal migration, asserting that strong nations maintain robust national identities.

Lord MacKinlay of Richborough, a House of Lords member, praised Thatcher for transforming Britain into a dynamic nation with sustained economic growth, quoting her famous line:

“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” He emphasized that some battles must be won repeatedly to achieve lasting success.
 

Margaret Thatcher’s son, Sir Mark Thatcher, highlighted Hungary’s remarkable economic progress, affirming that his mother believed in a free economy where the state serves the people rather than rules them.

The Danube Institute recently hosted an international conference in Budapest to discuss Thatcher’s legacy, featuring prominent figures like former Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi, former Czech President Václav Klaus, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and others closely associated with Thatcher’s leadership.

Born in 1925 and passing away in 2013, Margaret Thatcher made history as the first woman to lead Britain’s Conservative Party and served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Her strong-willed leadership and economic reforms left an enduring mark on British politics and beyond.
 

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