Mark Bauerlein, American literary scholar and contributing editor at First Things, and Thibaud Gibelin, political scientist and public intellectual, engaged in a discussion titled “The Role of Classical Education in the Digital Age” at Szekszárd edition of the MCC Budapest Summit. The conversation explored the impact of digitalization on childhood, learning, and human relationships. At the heart of the discourse was the importance of classical education—particularly its preserving and formative role in today’s technology-driven world.
We were delighted to welcome His Exc. Ambassador Phrommes Bhaholpolbhayuhasena, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Hungary, guest speaker at our Ambassador Talks series, during which we were able to learn about diplomatic protocol and cultural matters, as well as bilateral relations.
“What kind of medicine can be prescribed for loneliness?” — asked psychologist Daniel de Liever at the Békéscsaba event of the MCC Budapest Summit, highlighting that one of today’s most pressing social issues causes not only emotional but also physical symptoms.
In June, the MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society brought together leading experts, thinkers, and educators from Hungary and abroad to examine how digital innovation is reshaping modern life. Spanning three days—two in Budapest and one across MCC’s regional centers—the conference explored the societal effects of emerging technologies, with particular focus on education, family life, and cultural values.
MCC Brussels successfully held its Women and Conservatism conference on Wednesday. Despite attempts by Antifa and activist groups who intimidated venues earlier forced them to withdraw from holding events, and despite the increasing threat against this event with a big protest outside, MCC Brussels stood firm. What we see is not just a clear violation of the law – but a profound assault on democratic principles; this is an attack on freedom of speech and an attempt to silence conservative women.
In May 2025, MCC students participated in a study trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, organized by the Center for Constitutional Politics. The primary focus of the trip was to explore current constitutional and political issues, with highlights including a visit to the Scottish Parliament to attend the First Minister’s Questions session.