In contrast, the turnout was only 61.7 percent in the last election, in 2014, which gave him a massive victory.Orban's opponents were cheered by the enthusiasm of Hungarians to vote. "He reiterated he would stand up for Hungary's interests and said Hungary was a loyal member of international organisations. "Everyone should go to vote because this election determines Hungary's course not for four years but for two generations at least," he told reporters. Safety is first," said Julia Scharle, 27, holding her child outside the polling station where Orban cast his vote. "Only a dramatic outcome of the election would force a significant shift in the direction of policymaking," Barclays said in a note.

Source: Egypt Today April 08, 2018 18:45 UTC