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1/17/25, 12:45 PM
High School Program

The MCC ARS, the MCC High School Program's 2025 Festival of All Arts, is kicking off and will open its doors to the artistic talents of KP this year!

This year, for the second time, the Mathias Corvinus Collegium Training Centre in Szekszárd is organising the cultural MCC ARS - "under the hill, over the plain", a three-day High School Talent Harvest!
1/17/25, 11:27 AM
Learning Institute

The Day After Tomorrow's Education

Budapest
On January 15, our Learning Institute organized the launch of Zoltán Gloviczki's latest book. Gloviczki, the rector of Apor Vilmos Catholic College, chairman of the MRK Teacher Training Committee, and a prominent figure in Hungarian education policy, presented his new work during the event. The book, titled "The Day After Tomorrow's Education – Preparing for the Human Future", was presented with the author joined in conversation by János Setényi, director of the Learning Institute, and Richárd Fodor, research leader.
1/13/25, 3:33 PM
High School Program

What did KP Saturday give us?

On the January KP Saturday, "What does AI give us?", High School Program students in Debrecen learned about the possibilities and limitations of using artificial intelligence. During the day, the students were introduced to the basics of AI, its applications, but also ethics issues were raised.
12/18/24, 3:45 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels' New Report Uncovers Donald Tusk's Anti Democracy Handbook

Brussels
A new report from MCC Brussels warns of an escalating constitutional crisis in Poland under Prime Minister Donald Tusk. It details a coordinated assault on the rule of law that threatens to undermine democracy and judicial independence.
12/18/24, 1:00 PM
Leadership Academy

Trip to Debrecen and Transylvania : focus on innovation, urban development and identity

From 2-10 December 2024, students of the Leadership Training Academy took part in a study trip to Debrecen, Oradea, Cluj-Napoca and Iacobeni. The students of the Academy played a major role in the organisation of the professional and social programs, the results of which were not only new knowledge but also professional networking, cultural and spiritual enrichment. During the trip, we met many renowned experts and attended exciting lectures that opened up new perspectives on innovation, leadership, identity, urban development and international relations.
12/17/24, 1:20 PM
Leadership Academy

From consultant to CEO - Attila Csányi was the guest of the Leadership Club of the Leadership Academy

The latest Leadership Club event of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium Leadership Academy welcomed a special guest: Attila Csányi, CEO of Bonafarm Group. The evening offered the students the opportunity to talk to a renowned Hungarian businessman who spoke candidly not only about his role in the agri-food industry, but also about his personal career and leadership experiences. During the two-hour meeting, they learned a lot and were inspired by a personality who, in addition to his professional knowledge, also set an example with his credibility.
12/16/24, 2:35 PM
Public Affairs Programs, Women's Public Leadership Program

Debrecen and Legislation: Women at the Forefront of Public Affairs

Debrecen
The second weekend of the 7th cohort of the MCC Women’s Public Leadership Program took place from December 13–15, focusing on legislation and leadership self-development. The goal of the weekend was to provide participants with a deeper understanding of Hungary’s legal and legislative processes, including their various nuances, while also initiating their journey of leadership.
12/16/24, 1:16 PM
Transcarpathian Public Leadership Program, Public Affairs Programs

Strategy-making was the central theme of the second training camp of the Carpathian Public Leadership Program

Between December 13-15, 2024, the second training camp of the Transcarpathian Public Leadership Program (KKV) was held at the MCC Debrecen, focusing on strategy formulation and strategic thinking. The event offered a comprehensive developmental arc for participants, ranging from self-awareness to concrete negotiation techniques, as well as the strategic dimension of national identity.
12/12/24, 2:26 PM
Center for Architecture and Remembrance

MCC Begins Restoration of the Korona Hotel in Miskolc

Miskolc
Architecture expresses the relationship of a community to itself. A building tells us what we think of ourselves - a building is a community's dream of itself. The MCC itself is a big community dream!" said Balázs Orbán, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MCC, in his welcome speech before the panel discussion on the restoration of the Korona Hotel in Miskolc.
12/12/24, 1:35 PM
Youth Talent Program, High School Program

Interactive science and advent magic: Zalaegerszeg students in Graz

High school and elementary school students studying German visited the Styrian capital on the second Saturday of Advent. They took part in interactive science activities at the CoSA and explored the city centre with an Austrian guide, which has 14 Christmas markets.
12/11/24, 3:27 PM
Youth Research Institute, Conferences

Experts Gather at MCC to Discuss the Impact of Phone-Free Classrooms at the Back to the Future Conference

Budapest
Yesterday, the Back to the Future – Locked Screens in the Classroom conference brought together educators, policymakers, and mental health experts to explore the transformative impact of phone-free classrooms and the challenges posed by digital device use. The event, hosted by our Youth Research Institute, examined how reducing technology in classrooms can enhance students’ attention, social skills, and mental well-being, while offering innovative solutions to navigate the digital age.
12/11/24, 10:11 AM
Youth Research Institute

"Back to the Future - Locked Screens at School" conference organized by the Youth Research Institute

The Institute for Youth Research Institute organized an international conference on restricting, regulating and banning the use of smartphones in schools entitled "Back to the Future - Locked Screens in School".
12/9/24, 2:52 PM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

Book Launch at MCC: Irén Rab's Ungarnreal Explores Hungary Through German Eyes

Budapest
Last Friday, the German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation hosted the launch of Irén Rab’s latest book, Ungarnreal. The event brought together the author, Bence Bauer, Director of the Institute, and Ágnes Horváth, editor at MTVA, who served as the moderator. The discussion revolved around the relationship between Hungary and Germany, and the unique lens through which Hungarian thought is presented.
12/9/24, 11:23 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Research seminar with Asanga Welikala

Asanga Welikala, Lecturer in Public Law at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh, and Acting Director of the Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law, visited the MCC Center for Constitutional Politics for a research seminar on common good and constitutional laws.
12/6/24, 3:46 PM
Climate Policy Institute

Environmental protection is non-partisan

Székesfehérvár
Gergely Kitta, Head of Strategy and Communications at the Climate Policy Institute and Balázs Zay, Senior Researcher at the Climate Policy Institute gave an exciting presentation on the position of traditional Green Parties after the EU elections at MCC Székesfehérvár
12/4/24, 1:36 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Hosts National Identity and Mass Migration: Clash of Values?

Brussels
On December 3, 2024, MCC Brussels hosted a discussion titled National Identity and Mass Migration: Clash of Values? featuring Nicolas Pouvreau-Monti, co-founder of the French think tank l’Observatoire de l’Immigration et de la Démographie (OID), and Göran Adamson, Associate Professor of Sociology and a critic of multiculturalism.
12/4/24, 9:19 AM
Budapest Lectures

Geopolitics in Focus: Jean-Daniel Ruch at MCC

Budapest
This week, we had the honor of hosting Jean-Daniel Ruch, former Swiss diplomat. Drawing from his extensive experience, he offered a thought-provoking analysis of the global geopolitical landscape, highlighting historical turning points, current challenges, and the evolving roles of nations like Hungary and Switzerland.
12/2/24, 12:36 PM
Conferences, Center for International Law

MCC Hosts Energy Charter Treaty at a Crossroads Conference

Budapest
Last Thursday, MCC hosted the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) Conference, bringing together global experts to discuss the treaty’s modernization and its critical role in addressing contemporary energy challenges. The event began with opening remarks from Lénárd Sándor and Veronika Korom, setting the stage for dynamic and timely discussions.
11/29/24, 12:50 PM
University Program, High School Program

An inspiring meeting with future urban developers

Kecskemét
Urban development and municipal image was the focus of the MCC Fall Academy in Kecskemét, where students from the University Program and the High School Program were inspired together.
11/29/24, 11:48 AM
Ambassador Talks

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates: Deepening Economic and Cultural Relations is Key

Pécs
"As long as both sides win, there is no obstacle to cooperation, but it only makes sense this way. Let us develop our world together and bring prosperity to our countries," said the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Hungary at our Thursday evening event.
11/29/24, 11:44 AM
Brussels, Conferences

MCC Brussels with the Liszt Institute Hosts Event: Creativity in Chains – The Diversity Agenda

Brussels
The event entitled “Creativity in chains: The Diversity Agenda” gathered international film, theater and literary experts to explore the freedom of artists. Political ideologies and regulations constrain not only freedom of expression but also artistic expression as well. The public discussion, attended by a number of artists, was organized by the MCC Brussels at the Liszt Institute - Hungarian Cultural Center.
11/27/24, 9:30 AM
Budapest Lectures

Energy Security Dilemmas: Europe's Path Forward, Fahira Brodlija at MCC

Budapest
MCC organized a Budapest Lecture as a side event of the international conference entitled The Energy Charter Treaty at a Crossroads and we were honored to host Fahira Brodlija, Adjunct Lecturer at the International University of Sarajevo. The discussion centered on the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and its evolving role in the complex interplay between energy policy, climate change, and international law.
11/27/24, 9:30 AM
Budapest Fellowship Program

Discover Hungary: The Historical and Natural Treasures of Esztergom

Esztergom
The "Discover Hungary" trip with the Budapest Fellowship Program fellows was an enchanting experience, blending history with fortuitous weather. The journey began on Budapest’s first snowy morning of the season, transitioning to sunny skies that provided breathtaking views from Esztergom’s basilica.
11/26/24, 2:44 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Cross-Examination Moot in Paris

Our junior research fellow, Márk Dudás, and his team were among the eight best teams in the world at the Cross-Examination Moot organized by the International Chamber of Commerce.
11/25/24, 4:09 PM
Conferences

MCC Brussels Hosts Conference on Culture Wars and Geopolitics in a New Era

Brussels
While the culture war is already unfolding on a global scale, influencing deeper geopolitical power dynamics, and the shift in American policy could bring significant changes in this regard, Europe continues to struggle with defining itself. Its weakening strength and diminishing position of power have long urged the recovery of its lost identity and the development of a shared vision for the future. At MCC's conference in Brussels on Wednesday, participants agreed that at this turning point of global transformation, the decision can no longer be postponed—Europe's role in the new era must be clarified.
11/22/24, 2:22 PM
Brunch Talks

Latest Brunch Talk with Nick Zangwill: Immigration, Nation, and Culture

Budapest
At the most recent Brunch Talks, Nick Zangwill, a visiting fellow at Mathias Corvinus Collegium, delivered a thought-provoking lecture that explored the concept of the nation. His analysis challenged traditional notions by emphasizing that a nation is not defined by ethnic identity but rather by factors such as territory, governance, and legal frameworks. This perspective offered a nuanced understanding of what constitutes a nation in contemporary discourse, highlighting the importance of institutional and structural elements over purely ethnic considerations.
11/22/24, 11:20 AM
Budapest Fellowship Program, Visiting Fellowship Program

MCC Debrecen Hosts A Discussion on the Return of Trump

Debrecen
Tuesday, November 5, marked a pivotal moment for the future of the world's most powerful country—a crossroads between two vastly different visions. The U.S. presidential election brought a sweeping victory for Donald Trump and the Republicans, possibly the most remarkable political comeback in American history.
11/19/24, 1:38 PM
Leadership Academy

The importance of deep purpose and free energy governance - lessons from Bijan Khezri's course

Leaders are increasingly overwhelmed by the complexities of decision-making. Past models, experience, and pattern recognition can be misleading. The very silent signals at the field level that beget transformative leaps are too often missed. Leaders must re-learn how to hear and how to listen. The journey starts with the very Self as a basis for building organizations for continuous transformation, growth, and survival. "Free Energy Governance", developed by Bijan Khezri, seeks to address this very challenge. The course, transcending the boundaries of business strategy and individual self-introspection, offered new perspectives on the concepts of purpose, generative prediction-error minimization, and self-actualization, encouraging students to challenge and develop their inner compass to lead others: moving from ‘Me’- to ‘I’-awareness.
11/19/24, 11:02 AM
Budapest Lectures, Center for European Studies

MCC Hosts an Event Addressing the Challenges of the Muslim Brotherhood

Budapest
Yesterday’s Budapest Lecture event a thought-provoking discussion on The Brotherhood and Its Networks: Secular Society Under Siege. Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, an esteemed anthropologist and author of the bestselling book Brotherism and Its Networks: An Investigation, captivated the audience with her insights. The event was moderated by Rodrigo Ballester, Head of the Center for European Studies at MCC.
11/18/24, 3:48 PM
Learning Institute

What can we learn from Asia in education?

What can we learn from Asia in education?
The attitude of Asians towards education and their values contribute greatly to their outstanding performance in major global measurements, said János Setényi, Director of the Learning Institue, at a MCC panel discussion in Miskolc. The expert was asked by a university student Gábor Molnár about the recently published book "Learning from Asia in education" and what we should learn from Asians about learning and education.
11/18/24, 10:34 AM
Transcarpathian Public Leadership Program

The Carpathian Public Leadership Progran opened its new training year

Between 15-17 November 2024, the first training camp of the seventh year of the Transcarpathian Public Leadership Program took place in Budapest. The central theme of the weekend was self-awareness and understanding of our environment, which unfolded through theoretical lectures, interactive workshops and community activities.
11/17/24, 2:58 PM
Public Affairs Programs, Women's Public Leadership Program

The first training camp of the 7th year of the Women's Public Leadership Training took place

11/15/24, 3:58 PM
Learning Institute

Teaching both our national past and universal history is important for our identity and understanding

MCC Pécs organised a lecture entitled "The European battles of history teaching". According to Tamás Fedeles, Vice-Rector of the Department of Medieval and Early Modern History at the University of Pécs, the task of a historian is to work without bias and compromise, and to view the events of the past in this way.
11/15/24, 11:20 AM
Visiting Fellowship Program

Turning Points: Reflections on the 5th EPC Summit’s Vision and Goals

Budapest
Yesterday, we were proud to host an insightful event, "Turning Points: An Evaluation of the 5th EPC Summit’s Vision and Goals," where experts came together to discuss the pressing challenges facing Europe. The event, inspired by the recent EPC Summit held in Hungary, brought together thought leaders to reflect on its outcomes and explore solutions in the areas of security, migration, and regional cooperation.
11/15/24, 10:58 AM
Climate Policy Institute

A full house at the Climate Policy Institute's "Rush or crash? European automotive industry on the green road"

The participants of the discussion were Dr. Barna Hanula, Associate Professor at the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering of Széchenyi István University, Péter Simon, Technical Director of the 35-year-old Duna Autó Zrt. and Gábor Szűcs, journalist of electric cars.hu and head of the communication committee of the Hungarian Electromobility Association (ELMOB). The discussion was moderated by Dr. Balázs Zay, Senior Researcher at the Climate Policy Institute.
11/15/24, 10:27 AM
Youth Research Institute

Faces of generations - A packed house on education and generational differences

The lecture "The Face of Generations", where generation researcher Krisztián Steigervald and Levente Székely, head of the Youth Research Institute, held an exchange of ideas, was attended by a full house. The discussion was not only about the challenges of raising children today, but also about the dilemmas arising from generational differences.
11/13/24, 3:30 PM

Style is What you Build for Yourself: Miklós Schiffer Lectures on the Importance of Style

Dress has always been important in terms of how they express themselves to their environment in everyday life. This is even more so in the world of politics, where dress is also part of official protocol. One must only think of the British royal dynasty or the leaders of certain countries, whose clothing and dress style is part of the appearance of the community they represent.
11/12/24, 4:08 PM
Learning Institute

Profitable talents

Retaining young professionals is not only the responsibility of the education system but also a cornerstone of economic development. If students can find employment and career opportunities locally after completing their university studies, the city in question can continue to grow and thrive. This important idea was highlighted during the presentation titled "The Return on Talent - The Relationship Between Education and the Economy," where we spoke with Enikő Szakos, Education Researcher at the Learning Institute, and Zoltán Pécskay, Executive Director of EDC, about the topic.
11/12/24, 2:49 PM
Migration Research Institute

Visiting unknown acquaintances - Migration Research Institute staff in Central Asia

In Central Asia, Hungarians are seen as friends, but they are also looking for opportunities to build relations with other European countries. We also talked about this with our guests, Mark Vargha and Blank Kovács Kovács, two analysts from the MCC Migration Research Institute, who have been in Central Asia - Uzbekistan and Tajikistan - to research migration trends and the water situation, as well as the growing Chinese influence.
11/12/24, 11:29 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

How to Elect Judges? Judicial Appointments in Eastern Europe and Latin America

Budapest
The Center for Constitutional Politics recently hosted an engaging panel discussion featuring Johanna Fröhlich, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Political and State Theory at the National University of Public Service, and Katalin Kelemen, an Associate Professor at Örebro University in Sweden.