The opposition party “Tisa” in Hungary has expressed opposition to the accelerated accession of Ukraine to the European Union, as well as to the new long-term EU budget. The party leader, Péter Magyar, shared these views, noting that the main goal of “Tisa” is to convince allies to return all EU funds to which Hungary is entitled.
Magyar also emphasized that the first international visits of the prime minister from “Tisa,” if victorious, will begin in Warsaw, followed by Vienna and Brussels.
“We must manage the common European home responsibly, together with our allies. This also means that we do not support either the accelerated accession of Ukraine or the new EU budget.”
– Péter Magyar
The politician also noted that he expects difficult negotiations, but the party aims for compromises that primarily protect the interests of Hungarians.
According to a survey conducted at the end of June, “Tisa” leads the ruling party “Fidesz” by 15%. The party, founded last year, has the support of 51% of voters, while “Fidesz” receives only 36% of the votes.
Sociologists note that “Tisa” is especially popular among young people: 58% of voters under 40 support this party, while the majority of older voters prefer “Fidesz.”
Péter Magyar and the “Tisa” Party
Péter Magyar is an experienced politician who was previously a member of “Fidesz” and dealt with Hungary’s relations with the EU. Although he opposes Orbán, Magyar takes a cautious stance on issues concerning Ukraine. Representatives of “Tisa” usually abstain during European Parliament votes on Ukraine and anti-Russian sanctions.
The party name “Tisa” comes from Hungary’s second largest river. It was founded in February 2024 by Péter Magyar and quickly gained popularity in public polls.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for early 2026, although the exact date has not yet been determined.