Péter Magyar calls on PM Orbán to explain how his son-in-law made EUR 1.2 billion in 10 years
Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar has said it is no surprise that the Prime Minister is unwilling to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. He is also demanding that the Prime Minister explain how his son-in-law, István Tiborcz, managed to accumulate such a massive fortune in just a decade.
Tisza Party gains ground
As Szeretlek Magyarország reports, Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is gaining momentum, closing the gap with Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party. A recent Medián survey, conducted in early September with 1,000 participants, indicates that if elections were held this Sunday, Fidesz would receive 43% of the vote, while Tisza would gain 39%. This reduces Fidesz’s lead from 11 percentage points to just 5. Among committed voters, the margin narrows even further, from 12 to 4 points. Fidesz’s support has slightly decreased since the European Parliament elections, while Tisza’s rise seems to be drawing voters away from opposition parties, particularly DK and Mi Hazánk.
Péter Magyar calls out the Orbán family
Since his entry into Hungarian politics, Péter Magyar has been outspoken in his criticism of figures close to the government and members of Fidesz. In a recent Facebook post, he penned an open letter to PM Orbán, questioning why he is reluctant to see Hungary join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and asking how the Prime Minister’s son-in-law has become so wealthy in just ten years.
Here is a translation of Magyar’s post:
“68% of Hungarians (including a significant majority of Fidesz voters) want the government to apply for Hungary to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Now that almost all EU member states have joined the EU’s investigative body to combat corruption, Fidesz and Viktor Orbán, due to family interests, must also explain why they are blocking Hungary’s accession.
Prime Minister,
Conservative estimates suggest that HUF 3-5000 billion is lost from the budget in Hungary (much of it EU funds) due to corruption, overpriced public procurements, and unnecessary investments.
Prime Minister,
Is it true that Hungary will not join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office because your son-in-law, István Tiborcz, remains free to act?
Prime Minister,
How is it possible that István Tiborcz has built up a fortune of around EUR 500 billion in 10 years by exploiting government and EU funds?
Mr Prime Minister,
Due to the suspension of EU funds, halted because of your large-scale corruption, all developments in the health and transport sectors have come to a standstill. Is it truly the case that the continued enrichment of your family is more important to you than the health and safety of the Hungarian people?”
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