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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Most Hungarians want better relations with EU after years of Orbán Brussels-bashing, poll finds

Viktor Orbán on a general election poster in Budapest.
Viktor Orbán on a general election poster in Budapest. Photograph: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images

After years of relentless EU-bashing by their nationalist, illiberal prime minister, an overwhelming majority of Hungary’s voters back its membership of the bloc, and most – including many of Viktor Orbán’s voters – now want a new approach to Brussels.

Days before elections at which Orbán, who has consistently painted the EU as an enemy of the Hungarian people, risks being ousted after 16 years in power, a poll has shown a huge appetite for a recalibration of the country’s relations with the bloc.

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