Education & Science

Articles

"It’s about a battle of ideas in which we have to constantly engage our opponents"

Published: 18 May 2017

In the beginning of April, the Hungarian President János Áder signed into force certain amendments to the Higher Education Act which in their particular formulation are obviously directed against the renowned Central European University (CEU), based in Budapest. We discussed with President Michael Ignatieff the implications of the new legislation on the university and its future prospects.

By Peter Brod

Orbán vs. the World: The Background Context of the Lex CEU

Published: 3 May 2017

The attack on CEU is one in a series of attempts to eliminate the so-called enemies of illiberal democracy. The government has manufactured a fear-inducing narrative by inventing an imaginary enemy threatening the people of Hungary.

By Gabi Gőbl

Orbán’s illiberal experiment: the real danger for Europe this year

Published: 12 April 2017

Europe seems to face a more immediate threat than Le Pen. It comes from a central European country whose governing party belongs to the most mainstream European party, the European People’s Party, Hungary.

By Péter Krekó

April 2017, protests against the closure of the Central European University in Budapest

Lex CEU: The beginning of the end of Hungary’s academic independence

Published: 7 April 2017

If Hungarian President János Áder signs the law, it will most probably have serious consequences for Hungary’s diplomatic relations. No less importantly, it will mark the beginning of the end of an independent academic sector in the country.

By Zsófia Deák

The Clash of Realities Behind the CEU Affair

Published: 7 April 2017

Thousands of people are protesting against the close down of the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest. It is a political battle about “foreign influences” and pro or anti EU, US or Russia sentiments.

By Kata Szabó

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Publications

Exit, Voice, Loyalty and Neglect: Political attitudes of Hungarian university and college students

Published: 2 February 2016

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung has commissioned the second volume of a study to examine the political choices of the Hungarian youth. The scope of this study has been extended to include the political involvement and attitudes of that part of the Hungarian youth who already are emigrating or are planning to soon move abroad.

By Andrea Szabó

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Political Orientations, Values and Activities of Hungarian University and College Students

Published: 14 April 2014

Nearly 25 years have passed since the collapse of communism in Hungary. Has this period allowed for the emergence of a new generation of democrats? Empirical findings from Andrea Szabó.