Majority of Hungary's voters back continued EU membership, poll finds

"The survey, conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations, found that 77% of voters support EU membership, with three-quarters of respondents expressing trust in the bloc. This indicates a significant shift in public sentiment towards the EU, contrasting with Orban's narrative."

"While Orban has consistently painted the EU as an enemy, nearly half of Fidesz voters (45%) also expressed a desire for a reset in Hungary's EU engagement, highlighting a growing divide between the government’s stance and public opinion."

"The desire for change was strongest among supporters of Peter Magyar, with 91% wanting a recalibration of Hungary's relations with the EU, suggesting that the next government may pursue a very different approach."

A recent poll indicates that 77% of Hungarian voters support EU membership, with a significant desire for a change in relations with Brussels. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has criticized the EU, faces potential ousting after 16 years in power. The survey shows that even among his Fidesz party supporters, 65% back EU membership and 64% trust the bloc. The desire for change is particularly strong among supporters of the opposition, suggesting a shift in Hungary's approach to the EU may be imminent.

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