Tisza MEP Continues Old Leftist Tradition by Attacking the Voks 2025 Vote

Zoltan Tarr has called Hungary's Voks 2025 vote useless, essentially dismissing the opinions of over two million people. As an MEP of the Tisza Party, his remarks show little regard for Hungarian citizens’ views. This attitude isn't surprising, as Tarr previously admitted that his party follows the position of the European People’s Party (EPP). Left-wing politicians have a history of criticizing the Hungarian government for consulting the public on critical national issues.

Tisza Party chief Peter Magyar and MEP Zoltan Tarr say one thing in Brussels and completely different things at home (Photo: Tamas Purger/MTI Photo Desk)

In the 2022 national consultation on EU sanctions, the DK claimed there was no point in asking people’s opinions. Momentum even proposed collecting and sending them up in smoke by distributing them as kindling to those in need.

Voks 2025 Enjoys Massive Popularity

Voks 2025, which enables Hungarians to express their views on Ukraine’s fast-tracked EU membership, is now nearing its final phase, with voting closing at midnight on Friday, June 20. The Hungarian government warns that Ukraine’s accelerated accession carries serious risks. They argue it could financially ruin the EU and be particularly detrimental to Hungary and Central Europe. Key concerns include the loss of agricultural subsidies, increased security threats from the war, rising organized crime, labor market disruption, and strain on the healthcare and pension systems.

Last Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Kossuth Radio that over two million ballots had been returned, calling it a massive success and urging everyone to take part.

Cover photo: Tisza Party chief Peter Magyar and MEP Zoltan Tarr say one thing in Brussels and completely different things at home (Photo: Tamas Purger/MTI Photo Desk)