Orbán’s Tusványos Return Fails to Ignite as Tisza Prepares Asset Purge

The former prime minister’s address offered no introspection regarding his party’s recent electoral defeat. Instead, he accused the new Tisza government of dismantling democracy and pursuing a politics of revenge. Orbán warned of imminent economic hardship, predicting that budget deficits and the potential introduction of the euro would turn the electorate against the current administration by autumn. Critics, including Peter Magyar, dismissed the sermon as the irrelevant posturing of a fallen leader, noting that Orbán’s accusations of corruption mirror the practices of his own long-standing administration.

While Orbán rallies his base, the political landscape is shifting. A recent Medián poll conducted between July 22 and 24 shows support for the Tisza Party at 68 percent among decided voters, a slight decline from its 73 percent peak in June. Fidesz has seen a marginal recovery, rising to 23 percent within the same demographic. Despite this stabilization, the new government is moving forward with the establishment of the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection, a body expected to scrutinize the massive wealth accumulated by Orbán-era figures such as Lőrinc Mészáros and István Tiborcz. With the political transition ongoing, the government’s focus remains fixed on navigating a complex fiscal environment while preparing for institutional reforms.