35% OF HUNGARIANS ARE ANTI-SEMITIC:
Posted onA new study revealed that 35% of Hungarians hold "high or moderate” anti-Semitic views, and 41% of voters favoring the ruling party admit that they have a negative opinion of Jews. The survey, which questioned 1,200 Hungarian citizens on their views toward Jews, was initiated by the Action and Protection Foundation, a Hungarian organization combating anti-Semitism in the country. Twenty-three percent of respondents claimed to hold "extreme” anti-Semitic views towards Jews, while 12% claimed to hold "moderate” anti-Semitic views towards Jews. When asked about their political affiliation, an alarming 59% of voters who support the extreme-right party Jobbik admitted to holding anti-Semitic beliefs. Meanwhile, 41% of voters who support the ruling Fids party also gave anti-Semitic views. (Israel National News)