Magyar launches reconciliation tour as Orbán vows national resistance

Prime Minister Péter Magyar kicked off an autumn road tour in Veszprém, stressing that political reform should not perpetuate past divisions and urging citizens to extend a hand to each other. He affirmed that crimes will still be prosecuted and that illegally obtained public assets, valued at roughly HUF 1.3 trillion, are being reclaimed, citing early successes such as EU fund recovery and the cessation of rule-by-decree.

Simultaneously, former prime minister Viktor Orbán addressed Fidesz members behind closed doors at the traditional Civic Picnic in Kötcse, proclaiming the end of a “period of patience” and announcing a new phase of “national resistance.” Orbán accused the Tisza-led administration of a “neo-communist digital council republic” and listed four alleged lies that he says secured the election win, including claims about a Samsung battery plant and economic promises.

He warned that one outlet government would increase foreign economic dependence and undermine Hungarian businesses. The divergent messages highlight a sharpening political contest as both figures mobilize supporters for the coming months.