It is very important that Hungarians cast their ballot at the upcoming European parliamentary elections in large numbers, Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi said on Sunday.

Speaking on public television, Minister Martonyi argued that a high turnout at the polls could result in a higher number of Hungarian representatives in the European body. He insisted that other nations in the region „do not have that opportunity” therefore „participation for us, Hungarians, is even more important than for the others”.

Voters should demonstrate that Central Europe’s Hungarians „want to have a say” in European matters, Minster Martonyi added.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)