Hungary’s opposition Tisza party on Saturday released a 240-page election programme that lays out a series of economic and policy commitments designed to reshape the country’s fiscal and energy trajectory if the party wins power on April 12.
The centre-right platform includes a proposal to impose an annual wealth tax targeting the country’s wealthiest citizens. Under the plan, "for those with wealth exceeding 1 billion forints ($3.13 million), we will introduce an annual 1% wealth tax on the portion of their wealth above that threshold," the programme states.
Alongside the wealth levy, Tisza says it will reduce income tax for people earning less than the median wage and pursue membership of the euro area by setting "a foreseeable and achievable target date" for introducing the euro if it takes office.
Energy policy figures prominently in the manifesto. The party pledged to end Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy by 2035 and to double the share of renewable energy sources by 2040. While committing to secure the nation’s future energy needs through construction of a nuclear plant, the programme makes clear that a Tisza government would conduct a "comprehensive review" of the Russian-built Paks 2 nuclear plant project.
Economy and governance items are tied to promises to unlock European funds and tackle corruption. Led by Peter Magyar, described in the programme as a former government insider, Tisza says it will clamp down on corruption and release billions of euros in frozen EU funds to stimulate the economy.
The manifesto, titled "The foundations of a functioning and humane Hungary", also targets immediate changes to public services. In a video presenting the programme, Magyar said: "We will immediately begin overhauling healthcare, education, the welfare system, the child protection system and public transport."
The electoral picture remains uncertain. In most opinion polls cited in reporting, Tisza holds an 8-16 percentage point advantage over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz among decided voters. However, pro-government pollsters continue to show a Fidesz lead, and the programme notes that many voters remain undecided as the April 12 parliamentary election approaches.
The party’s published exchange rate for context lists $1 = 319.4700 forints.
Contextual summary
Tisza’s comprehensive programme combines fiscal measures aimed at redistribution and revenue generation with a strategic pivot in energy sourcing and a commitment to public service reform. The platform foregrounds euro adoption and a planned review of a major nuclear project, while underscoring an ambition to restore frozen EU financing through anti-corruption measures.