Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó claimed that the Tisza Party intends to implement European Union energy policies that would lead to higher household costs.
Speaking at a public forum in Tolna, Szijjártó argued that the party is preparing to abolish key government measures such as utility price caps and regulated fuel prices. He said a recently surfaced document linked to the party suggests plans to align Hungary more closely with the Brussels energy policy.
According to the minister, such changes would have immediate financial consequences. He warned that removing utility subsidies could result in household energy bills tripling, while ending fuel price protections could push petrol and diesel prices above 1,000 forints per litre.
Szijjártó framed the issue within the broader context of recent global crises, highlighting what he described as 16 extremely difficult years marked by financial instability, migration pressures, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing wars, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Despite these challenges, he said Hungary had achieved significant economic progress, citing job creation, low labour taxes, expanded pension schemes, and a wide-ranging family support system. He also pointed to the government’s utility cost reduction programme as a key pillar of household financial stability.
The minister urged voters not to risk these achievements, arguing that adopting EU-driven energy policies, particularly those limiting access to Russian oil and gas would sharply increase costs and undermine Hungary’s energy security.
He also warned against the potential privatization of domestic energy companies, suggesting that foreign ownership could weaken national sovereignty over the sector.
Szijjártó concluded by cautioning that in the current geopolitical environment, inexperienced political actors would struggle to navigate mounting global challenges, urging stability over change.
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