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2/26/26, 5:09 PM
School of Media, Center for Journalism

Journalism as a Way of Life: Büsra Arslantas on Dedication and Duty

What responsibility does reporting from a conflict zone entail, and how can journalists preserve their professional credibility in a rapidly evolving media landscape? These were the central questions explored at MCC during an event featuring Büsra Arslantas, reporter for CNN Türk, titled “Let's Cancel Tomorrow's Pilates Class - Turns Out Democracy Needs Stretching More than We Do”
2/24/26, 1:21 PM
Center for International Law

Climate Change and What Lies Behind It

Budapest
“Dominion over nature and its resources must go hand in hand with responsibility and humility, and the development of the international legal order must promote this” – it was stated at the tenth international scientific conference titled Climate Judgements, organized by the MCC Center for International Law. The conference examined climate-related decisions of international courts, as well as the legal, economic, and social impacts of climate change.
2/20/26, 9:46 AM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

MCC and the Danube Institute Examine Peace Prospects and Europe’s Strategic Future

Budapest
MCC and the Danube Institute hosted a conference titled Unpacking the Future of Peace Negotiations to examine the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine and the broader strategic implications for Europe, including energy policy, enlargement, and transatlantic relations.
2/19/26, 9:38 AM
Brunch Talks

Brunch Talk Explores the Future of Classical Education in the Age of AI

At the latest Brunch Talk event, Marco V. Crivellaro delivered a lecture entitled “Is Classical Education Obsolete Because of AI?”, examining the role of classical education in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. His presentation focused on the rise of AI generated texts that are rhetorically persuasive yet not necessarily well grounded, and the new epistemological challenges this development poses for education and democratic public life.
2/17/26, 2:18 PM
MCC Fellowship Program

Expanding Horizons: Eight MCC Students to Represent the Fellowship Program in Spring 2026

In the spring semester of 2026, MCC's Fellowship Program reaches an important milestone as eight students embark on three month professional internships at MCC’s international partner institutions. Alongside their practical work, each participant will conduct independent research on a topic of their choice, further advancing their academic development.
2/16/26, 10:03 AM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

MCC Students Explore Germany's Political and Media Landscape in Berlin

Berlin
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.
2/13/26, 4:32 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

From Statecraft to Soulcraft : Research Seminar on the Politics of the Good Life

Budapest
2/13/26, 1:52 PM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

Minorities and the Future of the Middle East: Governance, Migration and Strategic Realities

Budapest
On February 11 in Budapest, MCC and the Danube Institute co-organized a conference examining the situation of minorities in the Middle East and the broader geopolitical, migration and governance challenges shaping the region. Across panels and a keynote address, policymakers, scholars and practitioners debated the failure of post-1945 political models, the security dilemmas facing ethnic and religious minorities, and the limits of Western intervention.
2/11/26, 11:49 AM
Brunch Talks

MCC Brunch Talks Explores Rural–Urban Migration in Ethiopia

Budapest
MCC's latest Brunch Talk event featured a presentation by Tsega G. Mezgebo, MCC Visiting Fellow, who examined the dynamics of rural–urban migration, skill mismatches, and labor market outcomes in Ethiopia. Drawing on nationally representative data from the 2021 Ethiopian Labor and Migration Survey, the lecture explored how large-scale internal migration interacts with education levels, skills, and employment opportunities among young people in a rapidly changing economy.
2/10/26, 10:31 AM
Climate Policy Institute

MCC Climate Policy Institute Covers AI as a Tool for Climate Policy and Environmental Protection

On February 4, MCC's Climate Policy Institute hosted a roundtable discussion titled Artificial Intelligence: Climate Breakthrough or Digital Illusion, examining the role of artificial intelligence in environmental protection and sustainability. The event explored both the potential benefits and the limitations of AI, focusing on how rapidly developing technologies could influence climate related research, policy, and public attitudes.
2/10/26, 9:37 AM
Collegium Content, Center for European Studies

MCC Hosts Expert Panel on Population Decline and Family Policy

Budapest
A timely discussion brought together Clara Muzzio, Deputy Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Árpád József Mészáros, Vice President for Strategy and Coordination at Hungary’s Mária Kopp Institute for Demography and Families, and Leonardo Orlando, Senior Researcher at MCC, to examine Argentina’s deepening demographic crisis and to consider whether elements of Hungary’s family policy framework could offer relevant lessons. The conversation focused on declining fertility, delayed family formation, and the long-term implications of population trends for social and economic sustainability, both nationally and in the city of Buenos Aires.
2/5/26, 2:58 PM
Brussels

Beyond Cultural Policy: MCC Brussels and the Liszt Institute Showcase Living Musical Traditions

Brussels
This week at the Liszt Institute in Brussels, culture was presented and experienced as a living reality. The event Loss and Revival: A Roma Jewish Musical Journey through Transylvania, a joint initiative of MCC Brussels and the Liszt Institute, offered an evening shaped not by symbolism but by lived transmission, personal encounter, and musical continuity.
2/4/26, 1:44 PM
Collegium Content

Ideas, Identity, and Responsibility at MCC Winter Camp 2026

MCC Winter Camp 2026 took place in Ótátrafüred with the participation of five hundred students, offering four days of professional, public, and cultural programs alongside a wide range of community building activities. The event once again aimed to provide students with an inspiring intellectual environment rooted in shared values, encouraging thoughtful engagement with the most pressing questions shaping Hungary and the wider world.
2/3/26, 4:19 PM
Brunch Talks

MCC Brunch Talk Covers Spain’s Path to Democracy and Its European Context

Budapest
MCC's Brunch Talk event series continued in the spring semester of 2026 with a lecture by Lasse B. Lassen, visiting fellow at MCC, who presented his current research on Spain’s transition to democracy from a German comparative perspective. The lecture focused on the political and historical dilemmas of memory politics and transitional justice, offering an in depth analysis of how Spain navigated the legacy of the Franco dictatorship.
2/3/26, 11:28 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Research Seminar on Effective Altruism

Budapest
2/2/26, 10:09 AM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Hosts Debate on the Threat of Narrative Control for Free Speech and Elections

Brussels
The package of measures launched by the European Commission under the name of European Democracy Shield (EDS) is supposed to protect citizens from disinformation and manipulation. But through manipulation and censorship? - raised the anomaly by many in the last months and now the concept and tools was scrutinized thoroughly in the international debate “Democracy Shield: Electoral security or narrative control?” in Brussels on Wednesday. MCC Brussels’ and the Patriots for Europe Foundation’s joint event brought together policymakers and researchers to debate the EDS strategic frames and its implications for free speech and democratic legitimacy and elections in the European Union.
1/30/26, 10:53 AM
Center for Applied History and International Relations Theory, Collegium Content, Center for European Studies

MCC Hosts Discussion on the Costs, Governance, and Consequences of Funding Ukraine

Budapest
One of the most consequential financial and geopolitical decisions in the European Union’s history may be taking shape behind closed doors. A leaked European Commission plan points to a central role for Brussels in Ukraine’s reconstruction, with costs potentially reaching 800 billion dollars, alongside accelerated EU accession and early integration into the single market. A panel discussion held last Tuesday examined the political, economic, and institutional implications of the European Union’s proposed financial commitments to Ukraine, highlighting that the debate extends beyond Ukraine to the future direction of the EU, the role of member states, and the responsibilities of European taxpayers.
1/29/26, 10:13 AM
Center for Geopolitics

MCC Welcomes Former Montenegrin Prime Minister for a Lecture on Western Balkans Economic Readiness for the EU

Budapest
Igor Lukšić, former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Montenegro, delivered a lecture on the economic situation of the Western Balkans and the extent to which the region is prepared for accession to the European Union. Lukšić, who last visited Budapest in an official capacity during his tenure as foreign minister, opened his presentation with a brief chronological overview of the EU integration process of the Western Balkans.
1/28/26, 10:31 AM
International Relations Directorate

Tsinghua University Delegation Visits MCC to Deepen Institutional Dialogue

Budapest
This week, a delegation of Tsinghua University met again in person, this time at MCC’s headquarters in Budapest, continuing a growing academic dialogue between the two institutions.
1/27/26, 3:24 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Welcomes Landmark Ruling in Defence of Free Speech

Brussels
MCC Brussels has welcomed the decisive ruling of the French-speaking Court of First Instance in Brussels, which condemned the Commune of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its unlawful attempt to block the National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) held on April 16-17, 2024.
1/23/26, 1:42 PM
Ambassador Talk

MCC Ambassador Talk Opens 2026 With Reflections on Diplomacy and Franco Hungarian Relations

The first Ambassador Talk of 2026 at MCC featured His Excellency Jonathan Lacôte, Ambassador of the French Republic to Hungary, who visited the Budapest center for a wide ranging conversation on diplomacy, European cooperation, and the future of the continent.
1/23/26, 12:01 PM
Center for European Studies, Migration Research Institute

Taking Back Control from Brussels: Rethinking Migration, Law, and Sovereignty in Europe

Budapest
On January 22, MCC hosted the presentation of the Taking Back Control from Brussels report, bringing together policymakers and experts to assess the failures of European migration policy and outline possible legal and institutional alternatives.
1/22/26, 11:49 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Research Seminar on the British Origins of the European Convention on Human Rights

Budapest
On 20 January, the Center for Constitutional Politics of the MCC hosted Yuan Yi Zhu, Assistant Professor at Leiden University, who delivered a lecture entitled “Revisiting the British Origins of the European Convention on Human Rights” as part of the Center’s research seminars.
1/22/26, 10:37 AM
Ambassador Talk

Strengthening India–Hungary Ties in a Changing Global Order: H.E. Anshuman Gaur at MCC

We were honored to welcome H.E. Anshuman Gaur, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Hungary, to MCC Budapest. He joined us as a guest speaker for our Ambassador Talks series, sharing his insights not only on the diplomatic history between our two nations, dating back to 1948, but also offering a deep dive into the shifting global power dynamics and the transformative power of digital innovation.
1/19/26, 9:56 AM
Középiskolai kapcsolatok és rangsor

Hungary’s National High School Ranking 2026 Presented at Gala Ceremony

At a formal gala event, Zoltán Szalai, Director General of MCC, and Sándor Brassói, President of the Educational Authority, presented the awards of the MCC–Educational Authority National High School Ranking 2026. The joint ranking offers one of the most comprehensive overviews of Hungary’s secondary education system to date, based on data from more than 400 high schools and designed to provide an objective picture of institutional performance, attractiveness, and pedagogical added value.
1/16/26, 11:44 AM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

MCC Hosts Roundtable on Venezuela and the Shifting Global Order

Budapest
Last Monday, MCC hosted a high-level roundtable in Budapest examining the geopolitical and security implications of the crisis in Venezuela. The event was jointly organized by Mandiner, and the Christian Democratic Institute, and brought together policymakers and experts to assess whether recent developments could mark a turning point for the country and the wider international order.
1/16/26, 9:53 AM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

Hungary, Europe and the World: MCC Publishes the Third Volume of Its German Language Book Series

MCC's German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation has published the third volume of its German-language book series, Beiträge zur deutsch-ungarischen Verständigung (Contributions to German-Hungarian Understanding). The series was launched to provide a regular publication platform that introduces Hungarian perspectives on the most important issues shaping German-Hungarian relations to German-speaking readers, while fostering dialogue and strengthening the long-standing ties between Hungary and Germany.
1/9/26, 9:59 AM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

Die Tagespost Publishes New Supplement with our German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

A new German-language supplement comparing Hungary and Germany has been published by the German Catholic weekly Die Tagespost in cooperation with the German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation. This is the third such publication prepared under the institute’s professional supervision.
1/6/26, 12:20 PM
International Relations Directorate

From Austin to Central Europe: A New Chapter in Transatlantic Academic Cooperation

A new phase has begun in the partnership between Mathias Corvinus Collegium and the University of Austin with the launch of the first practical element of their cooperation, a pilot student exchange program. As part of the initiative, twelve selected students from the United States arrived in Central Europe accompanied by Dean Patrick Gray and Editor in Chief Audrey Unverferth. The University of Austin is known for its education model rooted in classical learning, intellectual freedom, and a strong culture of debate.
12/17/25, 11:17 AM
Center for Private Law

Spectacular International Success at CIETAC Cup: MCC's VisMoot Team wins Third Prize, while Dávid Horváth receives Best Individual Oralist Award in Beijing

Following last year's historic success, the VisMoot team organized within MCC’s Center for Private Law won the prestigious Third Prize at the CIETAC Cup in Beijing, which serves as the Eastern Hemisphere most important rehearsal for the upcoming Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Team member Dávid Horváth received the Best Individual Oralist Award.
12/16/25, 11:04 AM
Szolnok Center

A New Chapter for MCC Szolnok: Renovated Center Opens to Students and Community

Szolnok
Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) has officially inaugurated its newly renovated Szolnok Center. In his opening remarks, Director General Zoltán Szalai highlighted the symbolic transformation of the former “actors’ house,” noting that while its past residents once stood on the world’s stages, it will now serve as a launching platform for MCC students to build knowledge and eventually contribute to Hungary’s future.
12/12/25, 4:02 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

International Conference on Constitutional Preambles

Budapest
On 10–11 December 2025, the Center for Constitutional Politics of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium hosted the international academic conference titled “The Heart of the Constitution – Exploring the Power of Preambles.” The aim of the event was to offer a comprehensive overview of the historical development, functions and comparative analysis of constitutional preambles, with particular attention to global patterns and to the changing role of preambles in shifting historical and political contexts.
12/12/25, 3:17 PM
Center for Sport and Performance

MCC Represents Hungary at the Hong Kong Sports Psychology Olympics

At the final major professional event of the year, MCC's Center for Sports and Performance undertook a special mission: five members of the workshop represented Hungary in Hong Kong at the World Congress of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP). Held every four years, the congress is widely regarded as the “Olympics” of sport psychology.
12/11/25, 3:54 PM
Youth Research Institute

When Young People Take the Floor

At a recent conference organized by MCC’s Youth Research Institute, the political engagement of today’s generation took center stage, of a generation that no longer seeks politics where its predecessors did, nor speaks about it in the ways that were once customary. Yet the core question remained the same: how can we understand one another in politics when the words, spaces, and channels have fundamentally changed?
12/9/25, 2:42 PM
Visiting Fellowship Program

Jan Figel Delivers Keynote Address at PEuCET Foundation Annual Conference

At the VI Annual PEuCET Foundation Conference in Budapest on November 28, 2025, Jan Figel, former European Commissioner for Enterprise and Information Society, former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia, and Head of the Scientific Committee of the Clementy Schuman Heritage Foundation, President of FOREF Europe, Visiting Fellow of MCC delivered a major address on the prospects for peace in Europe ahead of a potential Trump–Putin Summit. His speech outlined the deepening crisis caused by the prolonged war in Eastern Europe and proposed a renewed West–East cooperation inspired by the original Schuman and Marshall Plans as a pathway toward lasting peace. Read the full speech below.
12/8/25, 1:14 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Conference Highlights Clash Over Europe’s Future on Day Two of Battle for the Soul of Europe

Brüsszel
During his keynote address on day two of the Battle for the Soul of Europe Conference in Brussels, Balázs Orbán, Political Director to the Prime Minister of Hungary and Chairman of MCC's Board of Trustees, warned that the European political elite is using the war in Ukraine to push further centralisation at the expense of national sovereignty and free speech. He argued that the current EU leadership is incapable of ending the conflict through diplomacy and is instead strengthening technocratic control. The day opened with remarks by John O’Brien, Head of Communications at MCC Brussels, who urged participants to defend Europe as a civilisation built on nations, culture, and the freedom to speak truthfully.
12/5/25, 3:48 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Moot Court Competition in Shanghai

12/4/25, 9:27 AM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Opens Battle for the Soul of Europe With Deep Debate on Europe’s Future

Brussels
MCC Brussels opened Day 1 of its flagship conference "Battle for the Soul of Europe" in Brussels with a series of forceful interventions from scholars, politicians, and public intellectuals, all examining Europe’s cultural, political, and economic direction at a time of mounting instability.
12/2/25, 10:25 AM
School of Law

Law Around the World in Three Days

"Exploring differences primarily helps us understand ourselves and practice self-reflection" – this insight opened the MCC School of Law’s semester-closing OKH event at the Modul University in Vienna. Nearly fifty students had the opportunity to explore the perspectives of comparative law through lectures and discussions with both domestic and international professors. They examined the differences between legal families and cultures, as well as the unique ways of thinking in various branches of law. The academic sessions were complemented by a quiz competition and community activities, and the Centers also had a chance to showcase their work.
12/1/25, 3:51 PM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

German–Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary

Budapest
MCC's German–Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation celebrates its fifth anniversary on December 1, 2025. To mark this milestone, the Institute has released a comprehensive report summarizing its activities and achievements from the past half decade, highlighting its research output, international engagement, and its work in strengthening German–Hungarian relations.