Poll Shows Majority of Hungarians Support EU Membership Ahead of Election
A new survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that an overwhelming majority of Hungarian voters support continued EU membership, contradicting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's long-standing anti-EU rhetoric. With general elections imminent, where Orbán risks losing power after 16 years, the poll indicates that 77% of voters back EU ties and three-quarters trust the bloc. Notably, even among Fidesz supporters, 65% favor EU membership and 43% support joining the eurozone. While domestic issues like corruption and cost of living drive voter preferences, there is a significant appetite for recalibrating Hungary's relationship with Brussels. However, the report warns that despite a potential shift in foreign policy under a new government, deep divisions remain regarding Ukraine and Russia, suggesting limits to how quickly Budapest can align with Western partners.
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Poll Shows Majority of Hungarians Support EU Membership Ahead of Election
A new survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that an overwhelming majority of Hungarian voters support continued EU membership, contradicting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's long-standing anti-EU rhetoric. With general elections imminent, where Orbán risks losing power after 16 years, the poll indicates that 77% of voters back EU ties and three-quarters trust the bloc. Notably, even among Fidesz supporters, 65% favor EU membership and 43% support joining the eurozone. While domestic issues like corruption and cost of living drive voter preferences, there is a significant appetite for recalibrating Hungary's relationship with Brussels. However, the report warns that despite a potential shift in foreign policy under a new government, deep divisions remain regarding Ukraine and Russia, suggesting limits to how quickly Budapest can align with Western partners.
The Guardian