Tisza Party Advocates National Referendum on Ukraine's EU Membership
The Tisza Party calls for a legally binding referendum concerning Ukraine's application for EU membership at an appropriate time.
The Tisza Party has expressed its support for European solidarity with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression while opposing the expedited accession of Ukraine to the European Union.
In an open letter addressed to Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, Peter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, articulated the party's position, which was also shared on social media platforms.
The Tisza Party cites two primary reasons for its opposition to Ukraine's rapid EU membership.
Firstly, they highlight that Ukraine is currently engaged in an ongoing war and faces considerable challenges related to governance, the rule of law, and economic stability.
Secondly, the party emphasizes that all candidate countries should be assessed based on the same criteria to preserve the credibility of the accession process.
Based on these considerations, and following public discussions with the Hungarian population, the Tisza Party has committed to holding a legal and binding national referendum regarding Ukraine's EU membership at an appropriate time, when all accession conditions are clarified.
Magyar contends that the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and pro-Fidesz propaganda continue to disseminate falsehoods regarding the Tisza Party's stance, asserting that their position is clear: the issue is not currently timely, but when it becomes so, the Hungarian people should make the decision through a referendum.
In an open letter addressed to Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, Peter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, articulated the party's position, which was also shared on social media platforms.
The Tisza Party cites two primary reasons for its opposition to Ukraine's rapid EU membership.
Firstly, they highlight that Ukraine is currently engaged in an ongoing war and faces considerable challenges related to governance, the rule of law, and economic stability.
Secondly, the party emphasizes that all candidate countries should be assessed based on the same criteria to preserve the credibility of the accession process.
Based on these considerations, and following public discussions with the Hungarian population, the Tisza Party has committed to holding a legal and binding national referendum regarding Ukraine's EU membership at an appropriate time, when all accession conditions are clarified.
Magyar contends that the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and pro-Fidesz propaganda continue to disseminate falsehoods regarding the Tisza Party's stance, asserting that their position is clear: the issue is not currently timely, but when it becomes so, the Hungarian people should make the decision through a referendum.
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