Peter Magyar Denies Government’s Claim: Commits to Keeping 13th-Month Pension
Péter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza Party, has made a bold promise to the people of Hungary. In a recent statement on Facebook, Magyar announced that if his party were to come into power, they would ensure that the 13th-month pension would be kept, no matter what Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his government may say.
Magyar recently visited a local retirement home in Ricse, a town in north-eastern Hungary, as part of the party’s “Voice of the Nation” public survey initiative. During his visit, Magyar engaged with elderly residents, discussing their lives, families, and the challenges they face.
According to Magyar, the elderly residents expressed concerns about the affordability of food and medicine, despite government propaganda suggesting otherwise. In response, Magyar reiterated his commitment to keeping the 13th-month pension and proposed the introduction of a SZÉP voucher card for pensioners, with additional top-ups of HUF 200,000 (EUR 500) if supported by the majority.
Additionally, Magyar promised that Tisza would work to reduce the VAT on healthy food products to 5 percent and eliminate the VAT on medicines to alleviate financial burdens on the elderly population.
With these pledges, Magyar and the Tisza Party are positioning themselves as advocates for the needs and concerns of pensioners in Hungary, in contrast to the current government’s policies. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the promises made by Magyar signal a potential shift in priorities for the country’s aging population.
