Hungary

Country: Hungary

No. of MEPs: 24

Predicted turnout: 57 per cent

Last turnout in last national elections: 70 per cent

Political parties: MSZP - Magyar Szocialista Part [PSE]
SZDSZ - Szabad Demokratak Szövetsege [ELDR]
FIDESZ- MPP - Magyar Polgari Part (Young Democrats) [PPE-ED]
MDF - Magyar Demokrata Forum [PPE-ED]

Election themes: The centre-right opposition party is expected to make ground in the elections due to wide-spread discontent with the ruling party. There is also a right-wing minority party which may well feature more prominently than expected. The rich ethnic tapestry of Hungary means many parties will be fighting for national or regional interests.

Personalities: Janos Martonyi – former foreign minister, Gyula Horn – ex-premier

Polling day: June 13

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