Majority of Hungarians Reject Ukraine's EU Membership

A recent survey shows that 56 percent of the adult population opposes Ukraine's EU accession, while 39 percent supports it. Ukraine's EU membership would pose several threats to Hungary, one of which is receiving less funds for development due to the reallocation of EU subsidies, and Hungary's agriculture would also suffer. Hungary's prime minister has therefore initiated an indicative referendum, allowing Hungarians to express their views on Ukraine's EU accession.

European and Ukrainian flags outside the European External Action Service building in Brussels (Photo: AFP)