International Relations

So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not,” Trump said. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1 … -talks-end

The Indian Navy and the multi-ministry task force are evacuating 18 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, carrying cargo bound for India.

The operation aims to restore energy security in the country and clear more than 100,000 TEUs of backlogged cargo at Indian ports.

The Government made the plan so oil tankers, LPG and LNG carriers could return safely with their cargo as Indian ports suffer from severe bottlenecks due to the U.S-Iran war.

https://www.marineinsight.com/indian-na … sian-gulf/

The Indian navy is going to break the blockade,  but Trump is the one is blockading it.

There's a big potential for trouble here.

Both polls predict a massive voter swing from the last election in 2022, when Orban's Fidesz party won 135 seats. - @SimCityAT
What?
That means it was a democracy all this time. - @Fred
No it doesn't - @SimCityAT

Perhaps you can explain how a freely elected government isn't a democracy.

If that government then loses the election and is replaced, was the new winner democratically elected or not?

The EU, a mess that is as corrupt as it is inept,  has a brand new passport control system. Guess what? it's rubbish.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c995jx34y52o

Massive queues and hundreds missing flights because of them.

It turns out that the app the system relies on isn't ready yet, so the thing just doesn't work.

https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-09/ … p-delayed.

Yet another fine example of why the UK's escape from that corrupt madhouse was a very good idea.

BREAKING: Hungary just saw a stunning political shakeup. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally called to congratulate him on his victory, marking the imminent end to Orbán’s long grip on power.

Viktor Orban concedes Hungarian election

Thank God Orban has conceded.

Real work starts now.

Viktor Orban concedes Hungarian election - @SimCityAT

A peaceful and normal transition of power with the old congregating the new after a free and fair election.

That sounds a lot like a democracy.

HU: (Eyewitness Reports):

Just drove around Budapest.  Lots of partying in the streets.  Many flags in evidence.  Lots of hooting of horns and general good spirits.

While we're cautious about MP, we're happy to see the back of OV.   And he caved quite fast.  Faster than we thought.  But it's not over yet.  We shall see what policies come out of it.

We'd say, Tisza won, despite Fidesz's gerrymandering, Russian interference and those plonkers from the USA.

Celebrations here at Fluffy Towers.  I don't drink but I'm having a Palinka tonight. I just heard champagne corks popping, looks like we're having a mini-party.

TRAITORS

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 … k-eu-reset

The traitorous dogs in the UK's Labour Party are seeking to ignore the escape referendum AND bypass Parliament to do so.

The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation,  and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.

The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election,  conceded defeat,  and has called the new leader to offer congratulations.

This exposed the lies used in the EU funded press that parrots here were happy to post.

One can only hope he isn't stupid enough to use nukes. - @Fred
Hope they aren't stupid enough to use nukes. Both aggressor nations are nuclear armed. - @Aidan in HCMC
It is such a huge scare tactic to say Nuke.
In the early 1960,s Cuba was a threat to the US.
Turned out to be nothing.
My mother was ready to off us all before a nuke ever hit the US.
Do not give into fear, this life is not the end. - @Marilyn Tassy

The USSR put nukes into Cuba to counter the first strike threat the US Jupiter missiles that were deployed in Turkey the year before posed.

The yanks painted a picture of an evil commie plot instead of a perfectly reasonable response to level the field and make war less likely.

The aggressive US were at an advantage that, if they had a president stupid enough to use them, could have led them to believe a win was possible.

We should be thankful to the Kremlin for stopping American madmen.

The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.
The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, conceded defeat, and has called the new leader to offer congratulations.
This exposed the lies used in the EU funded press that parrots here were happy to post. - @Fred

Maybe the Hungarians were tired of poverty in the country and corruption in the government?

Maybe the Hungarians were tired of poverty in the country and corruption in the government? - @SimCityAT

Some press has said it's a failed experiment.  I think it's more than that.  People were sick of the division, of so called strongman tactics,  constant bickering with the neighbours, ludicrous plot twists with Soros, the EU and Zelensky etc. 

Personally I've got a shopping list for the new government:

1. Join the European prosecutors office so corruption can be rooted out.
2. Join the Euro
3. Give Ukraine it's 90M EUR loan and help further
4. Reform the judiciary and political system which should release the 17B Euro withheld.
5. Investigate the oligarchs, politicians and groupies that made billions through OV's patronage
6. Remove the LGBTQI+ barriers

OV's ousting is like a seismic event. I'd even liken it to the collapse of communism.

MP has got the mandate now. I believe his first overseas visits will be to Warsaw and Brussels.  That's encouraging.  I expect he'll be in Kyiv soon enough.  The USA is going to be way down the list.  I expect him to be in the European and NATO capitals first (except the USA).  The US might be wondering about Trump. As far as I know, he hasn't said anything directly.   

Meanwhile, the Slovakians will be wondering what to do with Fico as he's the last of the type.

At my level, I feel I can learn more Hungarian as there is now more hope for the country.

@fluffy2560

Bring back free independent media.

@fluffy2560Bring back free independent media. - @SimCityAT

Yes, the entire political system has been destroyed by Orban.  Now it must be rebuilt.

Media, universities, all part of the reforms.  The university sector needs more freedom. It's been directly affecting our daughter who is in Uni here.

Early days yet and MP is definitely more to the right but he's already said his reforms will go away from the stances of Orban..

It will take at least two election cycles to de-Orbanise Hungary.

People are hungry for change.  We are all highly suspicious of MP but primarily he won because he's not OV.

The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.
The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, conceded defeat, and has called the new leader to offer congratulations.
This exposed the lies used in the EU funded press that parrots here were happy to post. - @Fred
Maybe the Hungarians were tired of poverty in the country and corruption in the government? - @SimCityAT

Maybe you don't understand the post, or perhaps you want to deflect from it.

HU (Politico):

Vance, Putin … Zelenskyy: The losers and winners of Hungary’s seismic election

"......Fidesz-linked businessmen and think tanks

The network of conservative think tanks that Orbán’s government funds is poised to lose operating cash. That includes the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, the think tank that Orbán’s political director heads and which lobbies EU institutions in Brussels.

Hungarian businessmen close to Fidesz that dominate the country’s private sector — including Orbán’s childhood friend Lőrinc Mészáros and his son-in-law István Tiborcz — stand to lose their privileged access to EU funds and public contracts.

In his victory speech, Magyar said he will set up an “office for the restoration of national wealth” in which lawyers and police will investigate to recover state assets and put those who participated in corruption behind bars. “We will never again be a country of no consequences,” he said. ...."

As expected, the oligarchs are likely to have their wealth severely investigated if not curtailed.   

As of this morning, the former "double agent" foreign minister Szijjártó Péter has disappeared.  No comments, no TV or radio, none of the usual nonsense. Probably in Moscow or on a yacht.

The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.
The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, conceded defeat, and has called the new leader to offer congratulations.
This exposed the lies used in the EU funded press that parrots here were happy to post. - @Fred
Maybe the Hungarians were tired of poverty in the country and corruption in the government? - @SimCityAT
Maybe you don't understand the post, or perhaps you want to deflect from it.
- @Fred

I understand the the politics of the country its you that doesn't understand.

I understand the the politics of the country its you that doesn't understand. - @SimCityAT

Weirdly the electoral districts closest to Austria and Ukraine were Fidesz areas.   We're not able to explain that yet.

Click here for the interactive map (in Hungarian, but easily understood)

It's also really quiet around here.  It's almost like a public holiday. I think everyone is having a day off after the partying last night. 

The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, conceded defeat, and has called the new leader to offer congratulations.This exposed the lies used in the EU funded press that parrots here were happy to post. - @FredMaybe the Hungarians were tired of poverty in the country and corruption in the government? - @SimCityAT Maybe you don't understand the post, or perhaps you want to deflect from it. - @FredI understand the the politics of the country its you that doesn't understand. - @SimCityAT

It's about how interested parties use propaganda. I know you don't want to know because it favoured your man, but it's still a fact.

I understand the the politics of the country its you that doesn't understand. - @SimCityAT
Weirdly the electoral districts closest to Austria and Ukraine were Fidesz areas. We're not able to explain that yet. - @fluffy2560

It might be that people in those areas are aware of the mistreatment of ethnic Hungarians in the Zakarpattia region.

Alleged crimes include, but are not restricted to:

1. Kidnapping men from the street for forced conscription- Disproportionately large numbers taken are Hungarian rather than other groups
2. Terrible mistreatment of the kidnapped men, including beatings
3. Trying to stop ethnic Hungarians from using their natural language
4. Terrorist attacks against Hungarian ethnic groups
5. Far right Ukrainian militia attacking civilians in the street

People in the regions you mentioned will be well aware of how the non-democratic Ukrainian regime is treating their friends.

No big mystery there, but you probably don't want to know because it doesn't suit your narrative.

However, I'm assured that I don't understand the country, and years of watching as a disinterested observer means nothing.

Perhaps you might like to read up a little so you don't need to wonder about things I know from memory.

US/Vatican (CNN):

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

"Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war.

“I have no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do, what the church is here to do,” the pontiff told reporters aboard his plane where he was starting a 10-day trip to the African continent."

What a strange thing to do. Berate the Pope.  Why even bother?  Distract from the forthcoming blockade?

Same with Malaria Trump's odd press conference.  She might as well have done a press conference on if sour cream or yoghurt is better.  She said almost nothing useful.  She could have held a press conference denying she's an alien from Beetlejuice.

Some commentators are now talking once more of the 25th Amendment.  Really? When can we get a date on that?

HU (YT):

International Press Conference from Magyar Peter

Streaming soon on You Tube.  Mainly in Hungarian.

Magyar promises to bring in term limits for prime ministers

Prime ministers will only be able to serve two terms, Magyar promises.

That means Hungarian leaders will be able to stay in power for eight years maximum, similar to the United States.

It comes after Viktor Orban held onto power for 16 years.

"We will do everything to re-establish democracy and to have checks and balances again," he added.

He says the constitutional amendment will mean it will be impossible for Orban to be prime minister in the future.

Magyar promises to bring in term limits for prime ministersPrime ministers will only be able to serve two terms, Magyar promises.That means Hungarian leaders will be able to stay in power for eight years maximum, similar to the United States.It comes after Viktor Orban held onto power for 16 years."We will do everything to re-establish democracy and to have checks and balances again," he added.He says the constitutional amendment will mean it will be impossible for Orban to be prime minister in the future. - @SimCityAT

This is good stuff.   I think it's the right way to go. 

I would add to that design that no-one can be over 75 at the end of their potential terms.  So that basically excludes anyone over 67.  Otherwise we'd stuffed like the USA with loopy nutters like Trump and their dementia/mania.

Apparently the HU President is refusing to resign.  No idea how that works here.  I suppose they will find a way.

Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference.

➡️ https://l.euronews.com/dyzD

USA (BBC):

Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like

"Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure.

The AI-generated image, which showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed, sparked fierce backlash from both sides of the US political spectrum, including from some of Trump's most ardent supporters.

The post came just hours after Trump posted a lengthy message criticising Pope Leo XIV, a vocal critic of the US and Israeli military operation in Iran."

Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/dyzD - @SimCityAT

This does not surprise me at all.   The Russians screwed up though in their targeting.  Everyone here knows X is not as important as Facebook and posting in English would do nothing much.  Many people of the older generation either know Russian or German but not English which is more limited to the younger generation.

Anyway, it didn't work and we're all free of Orban.

BTW, Mrs F said the Orban regime's workers were at the government offices destroying their records.   That includes all the most obvious ministers.

HU (Euronews):

End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English

HU (Euronews):

End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560

Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu?

HU (Euronews):

End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560

Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu? - @Aidan in HCMC

That sounds like the punch line from a joke but what was the question?

🚨 Hungary is taking action against CPAC — the Conservative Political Action Conference, a U.S.-based gathering closely tied to Donald Trump and the modern Republican Party’s global alliances.

New Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the Hungarian government will no longer use taxpayer money to fund CPAC or related institutions, calling the prior practice “a crime.”

CPAC has become a key hub for right-wing leaders from around the world, often aligned with Trump-style politics and efforts to build a broader global conservative movement. Under Viktor Orbán, Hungary even hosted CPAC events backed by state resources.

Magyar is now drawing a clear line: public funds should not be used to bankroll partisan political operations. He’s calling for an investigation into how taxpayer money was spent — and whether laws were broken.

🚨 Hungary is taking action against CPAC — the Conservative Political Action Conference, a U.S.-based gathering closely tied to Donald Trump and the modern Republican Party’s global alliances.New Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the Hungarian government will no longer use taxpayer money to fund CPAC or related institutions, calling the prior practice “a crime.”CPAC has become a key hub for right-wing leaders from around the world, often aligned with Trump-style politics and efforts to build a broader global conservative movement. Under Viktor Orbán, Hungary even hosted CPAC events backed by state resources.Magyar is now drawing a clear line: public funds should not be used to bankroll partisan political operations. He’s calling for an investigation into how taxpayer money was spent — and whether laws were broken. - @SimCityAT

Good.   

The Matthias Corvinus Collegium is a big problem. It has 100s of millions of Euros to push the Orbanist agenda.  The funding comes from owning 10% of the oil company MOL and 10% of Gideon Richter (pharmaceuticals).   This is a difficult one to unpick as it's not state funded. 

There's a lot of difficulties - the President is Fidesz, the Constitutional Court is stuffed with Orban cronies.   It'll take quite some time to unravel all of this.   They have the ability to change the constitution on day one so this gives some hope to de-Orbanise the country.  It was in effect state capture.

Even the TV stations have to be given a good clean out.  They are still broadcasting Fidesz talking points.  Hard to believe.   Newspapers too.   

Expect huge investigations of Orban's cronies and in particular, graft over EU funding investigated from the European Public Prosecutors Office.

HU (MS NOW):

The story of the EU funded street lighting projects in Hungary

This is a well known scandal in HU.  It finally reached the ears of famous journalists in the USA.

HU (Euronews):
End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560

Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu? - @Aidan in HCMC

That sounds like the punch line from a joke but what was the question? - @fluffy2560

"Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban?"

HU (Euronews): End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560 Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu? - @Aidan in HCMCThat sounds like the punch line from a joke but what was the question? - @fluffy2560"Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban?" - @Aidan in HCMC

We should be able to do better than that! 

I'll give something a go:

I'm personally wondering why Trump is so against Middle Eastern food?

He's so against it, he's deployed the US Navy against the Plates of Hummus.

I'm here all week.

HU (Euronews):

Magyar Peter says HU to join EU by 2030-31

"Investors are optimistic about the new government's expected economic policies, but an energy crisis and a scramble for EU funds could slow its immediate success....Hungary’s incoming government faces a high-stakes economic balancing act as markets rise on expectations of reform, eurozone ambitions and potential EU fund releases, while underlying structural weaknesses remain severe."

@fluffy2560

Jesus or a Red Cross doctor healing Epstein?