# To Viktor, no spoils: Hungary’s new start

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Published: 2026-04-13T09:58:33+00:00
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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, populism Dairy farming, cows, milk, wellness Cambodia, landmines, Magawa, heroRats Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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