The question posed to Hungarian voters is relatively simple. Paraphrased: Should the European Union be allowed to tell them how many migrants they must take in, despite the wishes of their elected officials? For most Hungarians, according to polls, the answer is a resounding “No.” But for a small, vocal minority, the answer is more complex.
In Photos: Hungary Prepares for Controversial Migrant Vote
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Two days before Hungary votes on whether it will reject European Union mandated refugee minimums, this poster urges people to vote “no,” Sept. 30, 2016. (VOA/H. Murdock)
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At a pro-refugee rally outside of parliament on Friday night, some locals saying keeping borders closed to refugees is not an answer to Europe’s security problems, Budapest, Sept. 30, 2016. (VOA/Rudolf Karancsi / Képszerkesztőség)
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Activists and sympathizers of several civil organizations protest against the migration policy of the Orban government in front of the parliament building in Budapest, Sept. 30, 2016.
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Hungarians are preparing to vote on a referendum that supporters believe will prevent new migrants from being compelled to settle in their country, Sept. 30, 2016. (VOA/Rudolf Karancsi / Képszerkesztőség)