A recent poll conducted by MCC has finally shattered Western media portrayal of Hungarians as narrow-minded, prejudiced xenophobes.

While generally speaking Western Europe is characterized by high levels of trust, Central Eastern European societies, due to the legacy of Communism, have lower trust levels, which hinders their economic and political prospects and development. 

Demographically, outmigration for Hungary is not as serious a concern as for neighbouring countries, but in terms of the loss of professionals, it is a serious problem.