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John O'Brien, Head of Communications at MCC Brussels, opened "Patriotic Populism: What Did It Offer Democracy?" by emphasizing that populism was no longer a fringe movement but a significant political force influencing both U.S. and European politics. Despite often being dismissed, populism reflects genuine democratic concerns about accountability, public representation and identity.
Read moreMCC Pécs students regularly engage in discussions with international lecturers who visit our Pécs Center as recognized experts in their respective fields. This week, our guest was Joanna Williams, founder and director of the think tank Cieo.
Read moreLast week, Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) hosted a thought-provoking event titled The Price of Accession, focusing on the potential consequences of Ukraine’s fast-tracked EU membership ambitions.
Read moreAt the latest Budapest Lecture hosted by the Center for European Studies, Italian politician and former journalist Massimiliano Ferrari offered a stark and personal perspective on the challenges facing Europe. The event, moderated by MCC researcher Damille Devenyi, focused on the European Union’s direction, migration, and the growing influence of patriotic movements.
Read moreMCC Brussels hosted a completely sold out and contentious discussion in the European capital on women’s and children’s safety, gender politics, and the EU’s funding of gender self-identification policies on Monday.
Read moreThe "Discover Hungary" trip of the Budapest Fellowship Program took participants on a journey to Pécs and Mohács, where history, culture, and breathtaking sights came together.
Read moreThe long-awaited opening of MCC Szeged Center marks a major step forward in Hungary’s educational and cultural landscape. The inauguration ceremony, held on March 7, 2025, celebrated the transformation of the historic Chamber of Commerce building into a modern center for young talent. The renovation was led by acclaimed architect Tibor Hajós, whose award-winning design seamlessly combines the building’s rich history with state-of-the-art functionality.
Read moreMathias Corvinus Collegium, in collaboration with the Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal), has compiled a newly structured high school ranking based on the most up-to-date data. This initiative aims to provide a more detailed and comprehensive evaluation, assisting prospective students and their parents in making well-informed decisions about secondary education. The ranking highlights Hungary’s top 100 high schools, offering valuable insights into academic performance and institutional excellence. For the first time, this list will be published as a special supplement to Mandiner on February 6, 2025. Leading the ranking are two high schools from Budapest and one from outside the capital, reflecting a diverse representation of educational excellence across the country. With this initiative, MCC continues its mission to support talent development and educational transparency, equipping students and families with reliable information to guide their academic choices.
Read moreArchitecture 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.
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