Voting continues in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, where opinion polls put Prime Minister Viktor Orban firmly ahead.<br /><br />But whilst many predict little change in government, the opposition race is hotly contested. <br /><br />One middle aged woman said: “I’m happy with Fidesz right now because they brought a lot of change, but I’m hoping that wages will also grow in coming years.”<br /><br />An elderly lady also said she was happy but that there was room for improvement: <br />“I expect from these polls that our life standards as pensioners will stay as they are now or even get better…that is what I hope.”<br /><br />And another lady euronews spoke to said: “I want this government to stay. I have a big family and have seen their situation improve a lot. It is true that some of them work abroad but I know they want to return home because they didn’t sell their flat.”<br /><br />Election changes in 2012 mean it is easier to qualify for elections, leading to more candidates. But this also divides opposition protest votes, favouring Fidesz. <br /><br />One young woman hinted that the Socialist party might ger her vote: “I hope the polls bring the result I really desire…that there will be democracy in our country.”<br /><br />Orban and the Fidesz party have been accused of restricting freedom of the press. <br /><br />But others were more certain of their vote, such as one young man euronews spoke to: “I think Jobbik will win for sure because the Socialist party has made a lot of errors lately.”<br /><br />Even if Orban stays on, it could be a double-edged sword for Hungary. Although his domestic policies are popular, critics say he’ll stifle foreign trade and business.
