Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány put bourgeoisation and the introduction of new political methods at the centre of his speech before regular business in Parliament Monday afternoon. He said debates on taxation reform and a new skills and ownership programme could be completed by late April. Parliament and the cabinet will decide on the bills in May or June, after which six months of intensive consultation will be held.
Fidesz caucus leader Tibor Navracsics claimed that the prime minister “is not a credible person,” countering that “if you speak of tax cuts, it will result in a tax rise. Since Gyurcsány vehemently denies a Ft 1,000 nominal medical fee, it will perhaps be introduced.” Christian Democrat leader Zsolt Semjén blasted Gyurcsány, asserting that 10,000 teachers have been dismissed and most small village schools have been closed.
Gyurcsány responded that he and the left wing represent “genuine civic politics.”
Democratic Forum chairwoman Ibolya Dávid said she does not oppose the new government programme, but added that the economic and legal conditions brought about by the cabinet actually stifle bourgeoisation.
