Support for the Socialists stands at 12%. Some 13% would not reveal their preferences.

Among all respondents, 9% would opt for Jobbik and 4% favour Politics Can Be Different (LMP).

Moreover, 62% declared themselves satisfied with the work of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The government's popularity is linked to economic expectations, according to Nezopont, as 65% of respondents believe that the economy will improve in the future.

A similar number supported the cabinet’s stance in talks with the IMF. A large part of Jobbik supporters concurred on this point, while 75% of Socialist and LMP voters negatively assess the breakdown in talks.

On another issue, 80% of respondents said they approve of revealing illegal acts committed by the previous government. Action taken so far won the approval of 68% of governing party supporters, Jobbik's voters expect even firmer conduct, while the majority of Socialist supporters disapprove.

The results are based on an August 16-19 survey of 1,000 randomly selected people."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock.

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