Attempt to Corner Slovakia and Hungary—Tisza Party Joined the Attack + Video

Speaking on the program Igazsag Oraja, Boglarka Illes said that Peter Magyar “is more Gyurcsany-like than Ferenc Gyurcsany himself” when it comes to distorting reality. The Hungarian state secretary for foreign affairs also discussed how the conflict in the Middle East and the shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline are affecting energy prices. She added that the Tisza Party has meanwhile launched political attacks against the government’s measures.

Foreign Affairs State Secretary Boglarka Illes on the Igazsag Oraja program (Source: Facebook)

Even in calmer circumstances, she added, such politicians should not be trusted with responsibility, but in today’s tense global political environment it represents an even greater risk.

Boglarka Illes and Balazs Nemeth on Igazsag Oraja (Source: YouTube)
 

Turning to the so-called Ukrainian gold convoy case, Illes said the affair could become “the scandal of the century.” She expressed confidence that authorities would fully investigate the matter.

Referring to Tisza-linked lawyer Adrienn Laczo, she raised several questions:

Did you hear her speak out even once when Hungarian prisoners of war were discussed? Or when Hungarians were being forcibly conscripted onto the Ukrainian battlefield? Did we hear her speak when the rights of Hungarians in Transcarpathia were being stripped away?

Nemeth also recalled that Mate Kocsis, Fidesz Parliamentary group leader, was placed on what has been described as a Ukrainian “death list” after submitting a legislative amendment connected to the gold convoy case.

Illes remarked that it is telling that such a list exists at all in a country—and that it is indeed referred to as a “death list,” not merely a translation issue. In her view, those who compile such lists are acting out of fear.

Elections Have to Be Won—Not “Like Competitions”

Commenting on the Fidesz election win in Kazincbarcika, Illes said that in politics the goal is to win elections, not a competition for social media likes.

She criticized incidents in which, Tisza supporters harassed young people for their opinions and shoved elderly individuals—behavior she said has no place in democratic debate. According to Illes, Peter Magyar introduced this atmosphere of hatred into Hungarian politics. After April 12, she suggested, lawmakers may also need to examine the issue from a legislative perspective.

Illes recalled that she was still a university student when she first attended the Peace March, and said she has not missed one since. She added that Peter Magyar may try to copy the event, but while his gatherings might feature angry crowds, the Peace March will bring together patriots. Participants, she said, are genuinely peaceful and experience a sense of freedom by standing up for peace. 

Cover photo: Boglarka Illes on the Igazsag Oraja program (Source: Facebook)