Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary group’s meeting in Balatonfüred that the so-called “Tisza tax” is part of a broader plan originating in Brussels. According to the Magyar Nemzet report, his closed-door address focused on upcoming government tasks and what he described as external threats facing Hungary.
The prime minister opened his remarks by stating that the governing parties “clearly won the summer,” citing opinion polls and analyses, but emphasized that the coming months ahead of the parliamentary elections will bring serious responsibilities. He highlighted rising wages, the start of the Otthon Start housing program, and new family tax benefits as examples of the government’s work.
Turning to political risks, Prime Minister Orbán said: “The Tisza party recently exposed itself when it became clear they are preparing for brutal tax increases.” He added that the “Tisza tax” ultimately fits into a Brussels-driven plan to make member states finance Ukraine’s support and war preparations.
“Hungary, however, stands on the side of peace. We will not fund Brussels’ war preparations, and Ukraine’s EU membership cannot be realized as it would pose serious dangers for Hungary,” he stated.
The prime minister underlined that Brussels seeks a government change in Hungary to reverse Budapest’s blockade of Ukraine’s EU accession talks. “To prevent this, every representative’s work will be needed in the coming months,” he concluded.
