To Viktor, no spoils: Hungary’s new start

The Intelligence from The Economist · Apr 13, 2026 · 20m

In a momentous election, Viktor Orban has lost power in Hungary after 16 years of increasingly autocratic rule. Our correspondent explains how the country’s opposition led by Peter Magyar ousted a corrupt regime. Why cows in Britain are producing too much milk. And celebrating the giant rat that helped sniff out landmines in Cambodia.

Guests and host:

Matt Steinglass, Europe editor

Harry Taunton, Britain writer

Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent

Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered:

Hungary, Viktor Orban, Peter Magyar…