Viktor Orbán is finally out. After 16 years of ruling Hungary, his time has come to an end. On April 12, 2026, the Hungarian people voted for change in a landslide victory. Now, instead of ruling the country, Orbán is facing the possibility of time behind bars.

For years, the Sweden Democrats (SD) looked at Orbán as their hero. They wanted to copy his style and his laws. But the news from Hungary proves that Orbán’s way of doing things does not work. He claimed to be a “patriot”, but he acted like a lapdog for foreign powers in Moscow and Washington. While he played political games, the people of Hungary suffered from high prices and corruption.

The victory of the Tisza party shows that voters are tired of “strongman” leaders who put themselves before the country. The celebrations on the streets of Budapest are a clear message: people want real democracy, not fake nationalism.

This is a wake-up call for Jimmie Åkesson and the Sweden Democrats. Their role model has failed. They have spent years following a broken leader. Hungary has chosen a new future. How long will it take for Sweden to do the same?