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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 39 MIN

Did Trump just kill off Europe's most powerful populist?

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Victor Orban has held Hungary in his iron grip for the best part of two decades. He became known as the godfather of populism, overseeing democratic backsliding, media control, and the erosion of rights and laws.Last night, that came to an end. An old, angry, Putin-adjacent man was defeated in a landslide. What does this mean for hard-right EU populism? For Ukraine? And for the Trump touch? Are there wider lessons for how to win elections in 2026?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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Victor Orban has held Hungary in his iron grip for the best part of two decades. He became known as the godfather of populism, overseeing democratic backsliding, media control, and the erosion of rights and laws.Last night, that came to an end. An...

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