Ten MCC students took part in a study trip to Berlinin February, organized by the German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation. The intensive program offered participants first hand insight into Germany's political institutions, economic challenges, foreign policy, and media landscape through meetings with leading experts.
The visit began with a discussion at the Embassy of Hungary in Berlin, where Ambassador Dr. Péter Györkös introduced students to Germany's current political and economic challenges. Throughout the week, students also visited the Reichstag, the Berlin House of Representatives, the Federal Foreign Office, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), and the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), gaining valuable perspectives on German governance, foreign policy, and economic competitiveness.
Students also met representatives of the CDU, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), and the Initiative Neue Soziale Marktwirtschaft (INSM), discussing topics ranging from migration and digitalization to labor market reform, energy policy, and Germany's changing role in Europe.
The program also provided a behind the scenes look at the German media landscape through visits to the editorial offices of Die Tagespost, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Berliner Zeitung, and NIUS. Discussions focused on the future of journalism, the impact of artificial intelligence, editorial independence, and the evolving challenges facing European media.
The study trip concluded with a visit to the German Spy Museum, where students explored the history of espionage, particularly during the Cold War in Berlin. Combining academic discussions with practical institutional visits, the program offered students a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Germany and its role in European politics.
