Orbán Reacts to Million-Vote Poll on Ukraine's EU Accession: Brussels Pressure and Hungarian Priorities

Millions Vote on Ukraine's EU Accession: Orbán Comments on Results and Brussels Pressure Budapest, Hungary – Over one million Hungarians participated in a recent poll concerning Ukraine's fast-tracked entry into the European Union. The results, which saw a significant number of votes against accession, have prompted a response from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In a recent address, Orbán stated, “This is a fantastic result, perhaps even exceeding expectations.” The video highlights the sheer volume of votes cast, suggesting a high level of public engagement with the issue. Orbán's comments also touched upon the pressure from Brussels to support Ukraine's EU bid. He emphasized the Hungarian government's priority of protecting Hungarian families and their livelihoods amid economic challenges. The government's focus, he explained, is on ensuring the financial stability of Hungarian citizens and farmers. He further stated, "The government wants to protect the livelihoods of Hungarian families, farmers, and to achieve significant utility cost reductions. To do this, we need to express our opinion." The poll results underscore the complexity of the issue and the varying perspectives within the EU regarding Ukraine's accession. The significant public participation in Hungary highlights the importance of this debate within the country and its potential impact on future EU decisions.