A Stronger Hungary - the manifesto of Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union

On 8th December, Fidesz presented its manifesto entitled A Stronger Hungary. You may download the abridged version (PDF) of the document here, or read the most important theses below.

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"A Stronger Hungary" - The Manifesto of Fidesz (PDF, english)

The following points are the most important excerpts from the document:

"The European zeitgeist and current Hungarian reality compel us to renew our programme and put it before the public. Recently it has become obvious that the socialist-liberal coalition has no clear idea of Hungary's future, and so it is now up to Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union to reformulate its programme for prosperity and convergence. We cannot just sit back and watch poverty, debt and hopelessness grow day by day. It is now our duty to show that Fidesz is capable of guiding the country out of this seemingly hopeless situation. In the face of new challenges we need a new centre-right programme. The new centre-right has a nation-centred outlook, is devoted to democracy and competition, and is socially aware. It is nation-centred in its desire to preserve Hungarian cultural values and protect Hungary's economic interests." (Reclaiming the Future, foreword by Mr Tibor Navracsics)

"Security is one of the most fundamental values in the eyes of civil society. According to our philosophy, national security rests on two pillars: the powers of the Hungarian nation itself, and Euro-Atlantic integration (or international co-operation). We will make it very clear that, in terms of national security, Hungary is not a bridge between West and East, but a strong bridgehead of the West." (Security of the Nation)

"Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union's position is that healthcare is not a business commodity, and therefore hospitals are not for sale. We strongly oppose the unthinking closure of hospitals. Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Union rejects outright the introduction of co-payments for medical appointments and the daily fee for hospital stays - as well as the implementation of these measures - since both were imposed by the government without a mandate from the electorate, and both have consequences detrimental to the medical profession and patients alike." (Health Belongs to Us All)

"Dynamic growth is the focal point of our economic policies. Through dynamic growth Hungary can exploit her hidden potential and artificially suppressed economic opportunities. We will promote economic growth which, instead of only benefiting a narrow group of people, will make the whole of society the beneficiary of prosperity, which will allow for the equal distribution of public burdens, which will extend across the entire country, not by restraining developed regions but by promoting underdeveloped ones. [...] By curtailing tax burdens, introducing simplified administration, providing discounted loans, and the placement of government orders, we will improve the operating conditions in the SME sector. [...] Our aim is to eliminate the obstacles facing corporate social responsibility. Using all political means at our disposal, we will promote company CSR activities. We are of the fi rm belief that the only way to give effective answers to today's economic, social, and environmental challenges is by cooperation with the participants of the competitive sector who have been at the cutting edge of CSR." (Economic Growth and Social Security)

"Fidesz is of the conviction that the maintenance of the North-Atlantic alliance is in Hungary's fundamental interest. For this very reason, in addition to supporting the European Union's independent defence and security policy measures, Hungary will continue to have an interest in the maintenance of NATO, and in adapting to the new conditions that have emerged with the altered international relations after 11 September 2001." (Consistent Foreign Relations)