Applebaum: Orban was a spirit guide for the international far right, and Hungary was their test case.

If he can lose badly, and Budapest can erupt in celebration afterward, then the myth that illiberal rule is somehow destined to last forever is broken. 1/ pic.twitter.com/YJXaOSpUk3

— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 24 avril 2026

Applebaum: Orban was a spirit guide for the international far right, and Hungary was their test case. If he can lose badly, and Budapest can erupt in celebration afterward, then the myth that illiberal rule is somehow destined to last forever is broken. 1/

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