**Hungary’s National Poll on Ukraine’s EU Accession Had Lowest Ever Turnout**
The Hungarian government’s national consultation on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (EU) has been a major topic of debate in recent months. However, according to opposition leader Peter Magyar, the turnout for this poll was the lowest ever recorded.
In a post on social media, Magyar stated that only 3-7% of the sent “ballots” were returned by Hungarian citizens. This means that out of an estimated 1 million ballot papers sent, around 30,000 to 70,000 people actually participated in the poll.
**Government Propaganda Campaign Fails**
The government’s propaganda campaign, which encouraged voters to reject Ukraine’s EU bid, was a clear failure according to Magyar. He claimed that despite the government’s efforts, the total number of “voters” could be at most 600,000. This is a significant drop from previous national polls, which have seen participation rates ranging from 20% to over 50%.
**Opposition Party Poll Receives More Responses**
The opposition party, Tisza’s “Voice of the Nation,” received over 1.1 million responses to their own poll on Ukraine’s EU bid. This is a stark contrast to the government’s poll, which had a mere 600,000 participants.
Magyar pointed out that this is a clear indication of public support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. According to his party’s polling, 58.18% of respondents supported Ukraine’s EU bid, while only around 40-50% would have voted against it in the government’s poll.
**Hungary Continues to Undermine Ukraine’s EU Candidacy**
This news comes as no surprise, given Hungary’s repeated threats to undermine Ukraine’s EU candidacy and its own opposition to EU support for Kyiv. Hungarian officials have blocked or delayed EU aid packages for Ukraine, causing tensions within the bloc.
European officials have denounced Hungary for aligning with Russia and suggested stripping it of its voting power within the EU. Meanwhile, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has maintained positive relations with Moscow, discussing continued economic cooperation between the two countries.
**Conclusion**
The failure of Hungary’s national poll on Ukraine’s EU accession is a clear indication of public discontent with the government’s policies. As Magyar stated, “the failed, corrupt regime doesn’t care about people’s real problems, and doesn’t dare to look people in the eye.”
This news highlights the growing tensions within the EU and the need for greater transparency and accountability from member states.
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