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11/7/24, 4:24 PM
Learning Institute

The Challenges and Opportunities of Teaching History in the 21st Century

A roundtable discussion titled "The Frontlines of History Education" was organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s Debrecen training center , featuring Dr. Péter Forisek, Director-General of the Teacher Training Center at the University of Debrecen, and Richárd Fodor, Researcher at the MCC Learning Institute. The discussion focused on the essential questions: Why, what, and how should we teach?
11/7/24, 11:04 AM
Climate Policy Institute

Climate Policy Institute:The past, present and future of US climate policy in light of the presidential election

The issue of climate and environmental protection in the United States is an even more polarised political issue than in Europe. Republicans often refer to the Democrats as climate alarmists who are destroying the economy, while the latter often see the former as uninformed climate deniers. Moreover, this antagonism does not only permeate campaign communications, but also appears at the highest level of the hierarchy, i.e. at the presidential and presidential candidate level.
11/6/24, 3:04 PM
Election Nights

MCC Co-Hosts Insightful U.S. Election Night Event

Budapest
The Election Night event, co-hosted by the Center for Fundamental Rights last night, gathered experts and officials to examine the wider implications of the U.S. election.
11/5/24, 2:56 PM
Migration Research Institute

Without stereotypes and prejudices - Let's get to know the Arab world!

What happens in the Arab world affects the whole world: the oil crisis of the 1970s, or the Arab Spring, which led to the great migration crisis. This is why it is important to focus on the Arab world, which is not really a united region, but a divided one," says Meszar Tárik, Senior Researcher at the Migration Research Institute, who was interviewed by Blanka Kovács, an analyst at the Institute, about his new book, The Arab Mind.
11/5/24, 1:00 PM
Youth Research Institute

Defusing the Demographic Time Bomb: Leading Demographer Speaks to MCC Students on Humanity's Future

On November 4, 2024, the Youth Research Institute hosted an event focused on the global population crisis. The central theme of the event was how the declining birth rates worldwide threaten societal sustainability and the potential implications for future generations.
11/4/24, 4:31 PM
Learning Institute

Challenges and Solutions in V4 Education: Poland

The Polish education system faces several significant challenges, ranging from teaching methods to systemic instability. In a recent discussion, key experts highlighted these issues and proposed possible solutions to create a more stable and effective educational environment.
11/4/24, 1:19 PM

MCC Students Engage in Diplomatic, Cultural, and Academic Experiences in the United States

From September 15th to 22nd, MCC students participated in a study trip to the United States at the invitation of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. During the one-week program, participants gained an in-depth insight into American political, cultural and historical life and built valuable international contacts.
10/30/24, 2:11 PM
School of Law

MCC-King's Summit in London: A Deep Dive into Europe’s Past and Present

“Instead of Ideology, Europe Is Based on History”
10/29/24, 9:57 AM
Brussels

Transylvanian Students Embark on Immersive EU Journey in Brussels

This week, twenty Hungarian high school students from across Transylvania participated in an educational journey to Brussels, designed to deepen their understanding of European Union institutions and the city's rich historical context. Representing all eight MCC centers in Transylvania, this diverse group had the unique opportunity of a four-day, multifaceted trip, which fostered connections among young Hungarians and strengthened networks within the Hungarian minority in Romania.
10/28/24, 11:35 AM
Climate Policy Institute

No taboos on genetic modification and GMOs

In Hungary, the ban on GMOs was primarily driven by public health and environmental concerns, but there was also considerable resistance to GMOs among local farmers and consumers, which contributed to the policy decisions. The Hungarian government has emphasized the preservation of local food production and biodiversity, and has set itself the goal of protecting traditional farming methods.
10/24/24, 1:24 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Honors the Spirit of 1956 with its Annual Freedom Breakfeast

On a crisp October morning in Brussels, history, memory, and the enduring fight for freedom were celebrated at the Freedom Breakfast, a commemorative event that honored the legacy of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Hosted by MCC Brussels, the event featured powerful speeches from prominent figures, each reflecting on the continued relevance of the revolution and the challenges facing Europe today.
10/23/24, 12:50 PM
Center for European Studies, Conferences

MCC’s Center for European Studies Hosts Conference on EU Merit-Based Enlargement

Budapest
This past Friday, MCC's Center for European Studies organized a captivating and thought-provoking conference titled “EU Merit-Based Enlargement: Utopian, Dystopian, or Simply Realistic?”. The event brought together prominent experts and intellectuals from Türkiye’s Economic Development Foundation (IKV), Hungary, and beyond to explore the future of EU enlargement and debate the challenges and opportunities surrounding the topic.
10/21/24, 1:23 PM
Conferences, German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

MCC Co-Hosts the Transatlantic Partnership in a New Era Conference

On October 14th, MCC hosted the "Transatlantic Partnership in a New Era" conference in Berlin, uniting influential leaders from Europe and the United States to tackle significant challenges impacting the Transatlantic alliance. The event, organized by Mathias Corvinus Collegium, The German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation, The Danube Institute, and TheRepublic, sought to connect American, German, and Hungarian conservatives while fostering a vision for a future where these nations cooperate under conservative governance. Key sessions addressed critical topics including migration, antisemitism, economic policies, and evolving transatlantic relations.
10/21/24, 10:39 AM
Budapest Fellowship Program, Center for Law and Society, Center for Private Law, Center for International Law, Fall Academy

"Europe's Strength Lies in the Unparalleled Diversity of its Nations' Cultures."

Esztergom
MCC's School of Law hosted its three-day Autumn Academy under the title “At the Crossroads of Europe.” The weekend's discussions placed the goals and tasks of Hungary’s EU presidency into a broader context, addressing the challenges facing European cooperation. Renowned Hungarian legal scholars and leaders involved in the presidency shared their insights on these issues, followed by a debate competition among participating students.
10/17/24, 12:27 PM
Brussels, Conferences

MCC Brussels Hosts "The War Against the Past: Fighting for our history" Conference

A thought-provoking intellectual forum took place at the historic Solvay Library in Brussels, addressing the cultural attacks on Western history and heritage. Titled "The War Against the Past: Fighting for Our History," the event was organized by MCC Brussels and brought together leading European thinkers to discuss societal tensions surrounding historical revisionism, identity politics, and the erasure of Western cultural achievements.
10/15/24, 11:31 AM
Visiting Fellowship Program

Myths, Hoaxes and Pseudoscience with Peter Boghossian

The renowned American philosopher and college professor, philosopher Peter Boghossian gave a lecture on the topic of myths, hoaxes and pseudoscience at MCC. The intriguing event shed light on the growing influence of ideologies on scientific journals and academic institutions has contributed to a growing "crisis of confidence".
10/14/24, 8:56 AM
Conferences, German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

MCC is organizing a conference in Berlin with the involvement of internationally recognized experts, scholars, and politicians.

The goal of the "Transatlantic Partnership in a New Era" conference is to create a unique forum for discussing the most current issues concerning European and American relations, as well as the public affairs of both continents, from the perspectives of Hungary, Germany, and the United States.
10/11/24, 4:23 PM

The Emerging Global South in a Shifting World Order – Samir Saran at MCC

The Global South plays a critical role in shaping the future of global affairs, economics, and culture. As the world becomes more interconnected, understanding and engaging with these nations is essential for achieving a more equitable and sustainable future. Coming from India, our international guest Samir Saran talked about his country’s development over the past three decades and also explained the hardships India faces in the 21st century.
10/10/24, 3:08 PM
Migration Research Institute

Bence Rétvári: EU fine on Hungary over migration policy is outrageous

Bence Rétvári has called the EU's procedures against Hungary on migration policy "unfair". The Deputy Minister and Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior was speaking at the book launch of the MCC Migration Research Institute - Guarding the Gates of Europe - The Hungarian Approach to Migration is the first English-language publication to present Hungarian migration policy in a comprehensive manner. The discussion also touched on issues such as the EU's migration pact, which the politician said was an invitation letter to migrants.
10/10/24, 12:58 PM
University Program

Free courses, international knowledge network, community - The new academic year has started for the MCC University Program

The University Program of Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Cluj-Napoca started the new academic year with 123 students. The invited speaker at the opening ceremony on 8 October was the British academic and author Dr. Matthew Goodwin, who highlighted the importance of higher education institutions and encouraged students to uphold their values.
10/9/24, 1:52 PM
Youth Talent Program, High School Program

Cave paintings of social media

The shadows on the walls of the Platonic cave were only images of a secondary reality. According to Professor John von Heyking, this is what social media is like today: what we think is fact is just an impression of something that may have passed through several filters.
10/3/24, 3:32 PM
School of Law, Conferences

Every Generation Has a Duty to Fight for its Cultural Heritage": MCC Particpates in an International Heritage Protection Conference

16 students from MCC's School of Law participated in an international conference on different aspects of cultural heritage protection. The conference covered topics such as the protection of culture in the era of globalisation and European integration, the challenges of artificial intelligence and armed conflict, and the specific situation of underwater heritage. The students presented cases of Hungarian cultural heritage protection such as the Verespatak investment and the protection of the origin of Tokaj wine.
10/2/24, 10:47 AM

Frank Füredi's New Book The War Against the Past: Why The West Must Fight For Its History, was Presented After Cancellation Attempt

Brussels
There was great anticipation surrounding the release of Professor Frank Füredi's book, The War Against the Past: Why the West Must Fight for its History. Originally scheduled to be held at a local bookstore, the event was relocated to the Brussels Press Club on Monday evening after the bookstore unexpectedly canceled the event.
10/1/24, 2:32 PM
Institute for Hungarian Unity

Saving Transylvanian castles is much more than preserving built heritage

Saving the castles of Transylvania is much more than just historic preservation. These buildings are important symbols of Hungarian national identity and culture.
10/1/24, 2:05 PM
Institute for Hungarian Unity

Researchers of national remembrance at the Night of Researchers

In the framework of this year's Night of Researchers, the audience of Szombathely participated in a film screening and discussion. Anita Major, researcher of the Institute for Hungarian Unity, represented the Institute and spoke about the human research methodology and practice, which, in addition to the collected materials, gave and her husband, fellow researcher Dr. Gábor Margittai, with whom she jointly run the Institute, shared experiences, memories and friendships.
9/30/24, 11:12 AM
Youth Talent Program, Youth Research Institute, High School Program, Pécs Center

"It's good to research youth because we are also researching the future" - Many people were curious about our programs organized for the Researchers' Night in Pécs

The Pécs MCC regional center organized four exciting programs for the event, which offered something for all ages. The presentations took place in three parallel rooms in the MCC building in Pécs.
9/27/24, 11:41 AM
Climate Policy Institute

Where next for European agriculture? - causes and consequences of the tractor blockades

The EU has also set ambitious emission reduction targets for the agricultural sector, and required farmers to give up their most effective crop protection products and reduce their use of fertilisers. How does this translate into a financially sustainable agriculture that can deliver its basic food function? - Ottó Toldi, Senior Researcher at the MCC's Climate Policy Institute, discussed this question at the MCC Győr.
9/25/24, 3:52 PM
Conferences, Visiting Fellowship Program

MCC Co-Hosts Conference "Identity as a Political Weapon"

Budapest
This past Monday and Tuesday, we had the honor of co-hosting a thought-provoking conference titled "Identity as a Political Weapon", in collaboration with the XXI Institute. The event brought together a diverse array of prominent political leaders, academics, and thinkers to engage in critical discussions on identity, gender, and sex— topics that are increasingly shaping political landscapes around the globe.
9/25/24, 3:28 PM
Migration Research Institute

The integration of immigrants in Western Europe is a problem - book launch at MCC Zalaegerszeg

The existence of parallel societies in Western European cities is a growing problem, said the head of the Migration Research Institute at a recent event in Zalaegerszeg.
9/25/24, 1:08 PM
University Program, Miskolc Center

Japán szerepe a nemzetközi színtéren: elköteleződés a jogállamiság, valamint a szabad és nyitott világrend mellett

Miskolc
Professor Kei Hakata talked about Japan's economic and social challenges, the country's foreign policy and its responses to the changing world order. The Japanese expert was interviewed by Gábor Molnár, a student of the MCC's University Program at the MCC regional center in Miskolc.
9/24/24, 12:10 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

John Finnis at the Center for Constitutional Politics

9/20/24, 3:06 PM
Budapest Fellowship Program

MCC Welcomes New Cohort of Budapest Fellowship Program

Budapest
We are happy to announce the official launch of the fifth year of the Budapest Fellowship Program (BFP), in collaboration with the Hungary Foundation. This September, five American researchers—Charles Yockey, Daniel Whitehead, Evelyn Whitehead, Helen Roy, and Matt Roy—arrived in Hungary to begin a ten-month journey of research, teaching, and cultural immersion.
9/18/24, 2:25 PM
Youth Talent Program, High School Program

Family Day at the MCC in Szombathely

Szombathely
"Do you want to talk to me - tell me? / I live my days in a different way! / I may think differently of the world, / We are not from the same branch."
9/10/24, 1:56 PM
Institute for Hungarian Unity

Where are the men? - The difficult times in Transcarpathia and the struggle of generations

Recently, more and more attention has been focused on Transcarpathia, although the difficulties did not really start in the last two years. Hungarians here were already struggling in the pre-war period, although they were then considered a relatively stable Hungarian community. But what has happened since then?
9/9/24, 11:38 AM
MCC School of Pyschology

MCC establishes new Center at the MCC-Mindset School of Psychology

Budapest
Klára Csúsz, Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Human Resources Consultant, leads the newly established the Center for Communities and Organizations at MCC.
9/5/24, 3:55 PM
Révfülöp

The St. Jupát Sailboat, which Circumnavigated the Globe Four Decades Ago, is Relaunched on Lake Balaton

Révfülöp
On September 4th, MCC, in collaboration with the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport relaunched the legendary St Jupát on Lake Balaton – the boat hand-built by Nándor Fa and József Gál and used by these two brave sailors in 1985 to circumnavigate the globe in 717 days, touching the shores of 12 countries and becoming the first Hungarians to sail around the world in this 31-foot vessel.
9/5/24, 11:46 AM
Climate Policy Institute

Climate policy dead end: why are tractors blocking Europe's roads?

How did Europe get to the point of tractor blockades? - we asked Ottó Toldi, Head of Research at the MCC Climate Policy Institute and András Hajdú, Research Lecturer at School of Social Sciences and History. Some people think it is purely political, but it is a much more structured and complex story.
9/2/24, 11:56 AM
Election Nights, German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

Is Germany Facing a Political Earthquake? - Live Coverage and Analysis of the Saxony and Thuringia State Parliamentary Elections

Budapest
The German election year continued on September 1, 2024, with two important state elections in the East German states of Saxony and Thuringia. Since political dissatisfaction with the current direction of the federal government coalition is most evident and drastic in East Germany, this is perhaps one of the most significant political events of the year in Germany. The German-Hungarian Institute hosted a live broadcast of the event at MCC, and, with the help of invited experts, also analyzed the preliminary results.
8/28/24, 2:19 PM
Debate Academy

Why is it good to debate? The MCC Debate Academy is calling for applications

For decades, MCC has been working to help talented Hungarian students to deepen their rhetorical skills and learn various argumentation techniques, therefore the MCC Debate Academy offers free training to all those who would like to improve their critical thinking and try their newly acquired knowledge in various debate forums. The one-year training course, which can be taken in addition to university or work, is open until 22 September.
8/17/24, 12:23 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics, Conferences

ECPR General Conference in Dublin