The think-tank conducted the survey in light of the migration crisis Europe has been facing over the past years and the “spread of multiculturalism” which it said was a growing threat to Christian traditions and cultural values on the continent.

Századvég said that fully 77% of respondents favoured a government policy that treats the protection of Hungary’s Christian foundations and values as a priority whereas 20% disagreed with such a policy line.

Respecting Christian traditions was considered important by the majority of those surveyed, irrespective of their political leanings.

Even among those sympathising with the political left, 54% said Christian traditions must be protected.

Among those with no religious affiliation, 46% said they saw no need for protecting Christian values, whereas 43% said the opposite.

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