According to news outlet Telex, the survey also showed that 77% of respondents prioritize environmental protection over economic and investor interests, and 70% would support suspending construction projects until scientific studies assess their environmental impact.
Public support for stronger state intervention is also high, with 55% saying the government should bear primary responsibility for protecting the lake’s ecosystem.
In addition, 70% (44% fully and 28% partly) would support expropriation to protect environmentally sensitive areas, while 84% (57% fully support it and 27% somewhat support it) favor a complete construction ban on particularly important shoreline sections.
The survey found broad agreement that preserving Balaton’s natural environment should take pr ecedence over further development, although views varied by political affiliation and demographic background.
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