Do Hungarians support the sanctions? The answer might be surprising
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The majority of Hungarians reject the European Union’s current policy of sanctions, according to a fresh survey by the Szent István Institute commissioned by the Nézőpont Institute.
Fully 54 percent of the survey’s respondents completely disagreed and 17 percent somewhat disagreed with the European Union‘s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, its sanctions and weapons deliveries. Meanwhile, 9 percent said they strongly agreed and 13 percent said they somewhat agreed with the EU’s responses.
In a breakdown of responses by age group, the Szent István Institute found that the economically active respondents in the 40-49 and 50-59 age brackets were the most strongly opposed to the EU’s responses to the aggression of Russia.
Altogether 35 percent of Budapest respondents rejected sanctions and weapons deliveries, compared with 55 percent of respondents based in other cities and 62 percent of those living in villages.
Meanwhile, the survey found that 51 percent of Budapest residents trusted that the EU was capable of protecting its citizens, compared with 43 percent of those living in other cities and 44 percent of those who live in villages.
The E.U. is a joke, and increasingly many people are catching on. It may be a *necessary* evil, for now, but there will come a day when it’ll be JUST evil.
Imagine if we would be in Ukraine’s shoes. No direct NATO club membership, no EU club membership. Under attack. Would we be fine with “thoughts and prayers”? Is humanitarian aid sufficient? Would we be screaming for passive support, clamoring for means to defend ourselves? Would we be so bold as to ask for direct military assistance? Just imagine, for a moment.
As Members of the EU and NATO and living in the Schengen area, we’re very fortunate people. Let’s not forget or belittle this.