Medián noted that more and more Hungarians “do not answer or do not answer frankly” to pollsters questions. The number of those “hiding” in this way rose from 30% to 40% by March.

Overall, 62% of respondents said they intend to vote on Sunday, a higher percentage than at this stage of the elections in 2006 and 2010. On those occasions, Medián measured 56% and 59% expected turnout, but the actual figures proved to be 64% and 68%.

As always it is very difficult to predict the final turnout, Medián noted, particularly as the result this year appears to be a foregone conclusion, due to the superiority of Fidesz.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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