Abortion is backed by even more people, as 78% of the respondents said a woman has the right to make such a decision. Of those polled, 19% rejected it and 3% would not or could not answer the question.

Regarding capital punishment, 24% of the respondents would approve it unconditionally, a further 52% would approve it in the event of a severe crime while 21% would oppose it. Three percent declined to respond.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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