The referendum in Hungary: Orbán’s debatable succes

Abstract:

In the referendum held on 2 October 2016 in Hungary, 98% of those who cast valid votes responded negatively to the question ‘Do you want the European Union to be able to order the mandatory settlement of non-Hungarian citizens in Hungary without parliament’s consent?’

However, the referendum, which was initiated by the Fidesz party, is invalid; the turnout was 40%, and at present the constitution requires the participation of at least half of the citizens entitled to vote for a referendum to be deemed valid.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Orbanism at its limits? Hungary’s referendum has exposed the first cracks in Viktor Orban’s rule http://www.europeansources.info/record/orbanism-at-its-limits-hungarys-referendum-has-exposed-the-first-cracks-in-viktor-orbans-rule/

ESO: Background information: Voters back Viktor Orbán’s rejection of EU migrant quotas | Orbán loses his referendum gamble, remains defiant http://www.europeansources.info/record/voters-back-viktor-orbans-rejection-of-eu-migrant-quotas-orban-loses-his-referendum-gamble-remains-defiant/

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