The representative survey based on interviewing more than two thousand adults by phone showed that only 3% of Hungarians would vote ‘yes’ at the upcoming referendum.

In the referendum Hungarians will be asked: “Do you want to allow the European Union to mandate the resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens to Hungary without the approval of parliament?”

Supporters of the ‘no’ vote said it was a matter of sovereignty, with 61% saying it is the Hungarian people’s right to decide whom they want to live with. Some 36% of ‘yes’ supporters said even though they did not agree with Brussels’ proposal, they could not accept the government’s position, either.

A total of 60% of respondents said they expect a sweeping victory of the ‘no’ vote and 18% said the ‘no’ vote is expected to win with a narrow majority only. Even 54% of the people that plan to vote ‘yes’ said they expect the rejection of the quota to win on Oct. 2.

Some 78% of respondents said organised criminal groups were behind the terrorist attacks in Europe rather than lone attackers. A total of 65% said the misinterpretation of Islam was the main cause of terrorist attacks and 46% said it was poverty. A total of 60% maintained the view that primarily economic migrants are arriving in Europe.

They said migrants’ motivations are varied, with 60% naming better work prospects and 51% also stating political reasons.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.