Viktor Orbán opposition to Tisza government

Viktor Orbán, leader of the Fidesz party, has launched a series of criticisms against the current Tisza-led government in Hungary, focusing on national sovereignty and economic policy.

Initially, Orbán accused the administration of facilitating the ‘recolonization’ of Hungary by following instructions from Brussels and abandoning strategic ties with the US, China, and Turkey. He framed his political mission as a fight to ensure Hungary remains a sovereign state against migration and ‘gender ideology’.

His opposition has intensified regarding specific economic grievances. Orbán has characterized the government’s direction as “new communist” and “left-wing,” specifically targeting tax increases such as the restructuring of the small business tax (KATA) and the introduction of a wealth tax. He argues that these measures stifle investment and shift economic opportunities toward foreign interests.

In recent statements, Orbán expanded his critique of the tax burden, claiming it has effectively doubled for approximately 138,000 small business owners, impacting nearly half a million people including their families. He has advocated for tax cuts to stimulate job creation rather than increasing burdens on successful employers. Additionally, Orbán has alleged that certain legal proceedings against politicians are “politically motivated attempts to dismantle the right-wing opposition,” while noting systemic difficulties in the agriculture, construction, and tourism sectors.