Hungarians set to vote yes to EU membership

UP to 60% of Hungarians are expected to vote to join the EU in today’s referendum. If it is carried as expected, Hungary will be the third of the 10 candidates to approve membership

Since Hungary took the first steps towards membership over 10 years ago, support has been high, wavering only slightly from time to time but not falling below the vital 50%.

The latest poll released by Gallup suggests over 70% of voters will turn out and about 57% will vote yes. Small businesses and farmers make up the main opposition.