Prime Minister Péter Magyar on Sunday announced plans for legislative amendments aimed at streamlining investigations and criminal proceedings to recover state assets, stating that “no one wants the recovery of assets and the punishment of those responsible more than the government, but the rule of law must continue to be upheld, as this is the only way to ensure the process remains credible.”
Responding to criticism concerning the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection (NVVH), Magyar said on Facebook that it is clear why opposition Fidesz and other disgraced politicians have a vested interest in obstructing the office’s work and undermining its credibility.
He added that the government would not let anyone discredit the office, as its aim is to establish the strongest possible authority, led by professionals who are committed to their work and will never tolerate compromise.
Magyar also noted that “the right decision is not always the most popular one”. He said the Tisza government and its representatives had committed themselves to serving for four years and had sworn an oath to their country. They will subordinate everything to this and make every decision with this in mind, even if it does not appear popular at the time, he added.
He said that anyone who distances themselves from the Tisza party because of a personnel decision they do not agree with is perfectly entitled to do so, but the government will not, under any pressure, renege on either its oath or its commitments.
Magyar said the government had never promised to put candidates for every leadership position to a public vote.
It is not the responsibility of public opinion or citizens to determine who is the most suitable candidate for a given position, he added. He said that if the public were always to decide on appointments, legislation, the budget and taxes, the country would become ungovernable.
Assessing the past 110 days of the Tisza government, he highlighted the release of European Union funds and the improvement in the budgetary situation. He cited the HUF 100,000 (EUR 275) back-to-school support, the reduction in VAT on firewood and prescription medicines, the doubling of the social firewood allowance, and the increase in the minimum old-age pension to HUF 120,000 by 2027.
He also said that through an unprecedented show of solidarity, the country had managed to weather three heatwaves and two energy crises.
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