Great news for democracy and the ability to overthrow authoritarianism. I heard that Orbán had been toppled just before bed last night but didn't quite believe it. So I put the news in the category of a dream and slept on it just to make sure. This changes so much for Europe and Ukraine. And it's catnip to know the #TrumpRegime must be really pissed off at the results of the #VanceEffect.

Always remember the Obama presidency, though. We thought it was job done.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-as-opposition-wins-hungarian-election

Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins election as prime minister concedes defeat, in result likely to reshape ties with EU

The Guardian