OT, Fred, but a follow-up to one of yesterday's posts... EFL
Hungarians have overwhelmingly supported joining the European Union. The National Election Office said 83.8 per cent of votes cast were for membership. The turnout was 45.6 per cent, far lower than expected and below the required 50 per cent mark. But the vote was valid because more than two million Hungarians voted yes.
I did the maths - 38% of the total pop. said "yes".
Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy said: "No one can doubt that the real winners today are Hungary's children(TM). This is a cause for celebration." Mr Medgyessy will sign the accession agreement with the EU on April 16 in Athens. Membership is set to begin on May 1, 2004, after all 15 current EU members ratify the agreement that would add Hungary and nine other countries. |