The Hungarian government has intensified its anti-Ukrainian campaign during the referendum.

The Hungarian authorities are ramping up their anti-Ukrainian campaign in connection with the referendum on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. A representative of the ruling coalition 'Fidesz-KDNP' Tamas Menczer urged Hungarians to participate in the referendum and emphasized the threats. Since the beginning of April, the anti-Ukrainian campaign has intensified, during which government politicians publish a list of potential threats that may arise after Ukraine's accession to the EU. In particular, Menczer claims that Ukraine's accession will lead to an influx of Ukrainian workers, threatening jobs and wages. Additionally, he expresses concerns about weapons, crime, and drug trafficking, which are also considered threats. He also claims that the funds designated for Hungary from the EU may end up in Ukraine. Prime Minister Viktor Orban also expresses similar opinions and concerns.

In mid-April, the Hungarian authorities began sending out ballots for voting on Ukraine's accession to the EU. Each household will receive a postal package with a ballot and a return envelope. Voters must return the ballot in an envelope marked 'YES' or 'NO' by June 20.

At the end of March and the beginning of April, the opposition party 'Tysa' held an unofficial referendum, in which the majority of voters expressed support for Ukraine's accession to the EU. This indicates public support for joining the European Union.

Analysis:

The Hungarian authorities actively oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU and use various methods to influence the population. The distribution of ballots for voting and the conducting of an anti-Ukrainian campaign are ways to mobilize Hungarians. Politicians spread the idea of possible threats that will arise as a result of Ukraine's accession to the EU. This indicates the serious approach of the Hungarian authorities to this issue and their concerns about potential consequences.