Explainer 513: Why does Viktor Orbán’s defeat matter?
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The episode discusses the significance of Hungary's election result that saw the defeat of Viktor Orbán.
Despite a relatively small population and limited economic power, Hungary’s general election result, turning out far-right prime minister Viktor Orbán in favour of conservative Péter Magyar, has outsized international significance. But why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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