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Tisza Party Initiates Nationwide Referendum While Opposition Reacts to Orbán's Speech

Tisza Party Initiates Nationwide Referendum While Opposition Reacts to Orbán's Speech

Hungary's political landscape shifts as the Tisza Party proposes twelve referendum questions amid rising tensions between the government and opposition leaders.
The Tisza Party in Hungary has announced a series of twelve referendum questions aimed at garnering public opinion on several key issues, including tax reforms and the state of public services.

The initiative was presented during a rally at the intersection of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky and Andrássy avenues, which drew a significant crowd.

Péter Magyar, a spokesperson for the Tisza Party, criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, claiming that he has become one of the wealthiest individuals in Europe, suggesting that the wealth of the 'dynasty' attributed to him is estimated at tens of trillions of forints, largely amassed from funds belonging to ordinary citizens.

In his speech, Orbán pledged to eliminate what he termed a 'shadow army' of politicians, judges, journalists, and civil organizations that he accused of being corrupt and tied to 'corrupt dollars'.

He also urged participation in an upcoming advisory vote regarding Ukrainian EU membership, promoting a stance of 'Union, but without Ukraine'.

László Lázár, another prominent political figure, emphasized the need to restore Hungary's self-determination rights lost during its EU accession in 2004, asserting three essential conditions: remaining neutral in all future wars, restoring Hungary's self-governance rights, and ensuring that Hungarians are economically strong in the region.

The response from opposition parties to Orbán’s remarks has been sharp, with leaders describing his speech as embodying 'open Nazi rhetoric'.

Tímea Szabó from the Dialogue Party condemned Orbán's language, labeling it as dehumanizing to members of society who dissent from his views.

The Socialist Party expressed similar sentiments, denouncing Orbán's actions as destructive to Hungary's democratic institutions, while László György Lukács from the Jobbik Party criticized the divisive nature of the Prime Minister's rhetoric.

The Tisza Party vowed to engage with citizens across Hungary between March 24 and April 11 as part of their referendum initiative.

The proposed questions include reducing personal income tax, decreasing VAT on healthy foods, and a comprehensive plan for tackling corruption, including implementing full asset confiscation for public corruption crimes.

Additionally, the Tisza Party's questions outlined specific tax reforms, such as decreasing the personal income tax rate, and opposed public funds being used for private healthcare investments.

Each participant in the referendum is expected to provide feedback on these issues, marking a move towards increasing civic engagement in governmental decision-making processes.

On March 15, symbolic national holidays were marked by various parties with differing views on the significance of the day and its historical context.

Notably, the Mi Hazánk party conducted its memorial event amidst demonstrations, with László Toroczkai calling for Hungary to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing sovereignty concerns.

Toroczkai’s remarks drew attention to perceived excessive governmental control and alleged encroachments on individual freedoms during the pandemic.

As national commemorations unfolded, prominent political figures continued to articulate their visions for Hungary's future, reflecting deeper societal divides and calls for significant reforms.
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