CSS Budapest — May Updates

On May 16, 2012

CSS Returns to Ybl Palace | Upcoming Events | Summer Internships | Summer Leadership Academy Update | High-tech Competition in Warsaw

Hungary’s un-Conservative Constitution

by Vera Molnár, On May 10, 2012

By retaining no meaningful distinction between public and private life, Hungary’s Basic Law has erected a statist social democratic legal structure.

Partly Accurate: The Freedom House Report

by Vera Molnár, On May 3, 2012

Freedom House this week released its yearly rankings on Freedom of the Press, in which Hungary was downgraded from “free” to “partly free”. While there is room for improvement in the current Hungarian media law, Freedom House’s published report on Hungary is factually incorrect on several counts…

Why Not Let Hungary be Heard?

by Zoltan Kovacs, On May 2, 2012

In comparing Hungary to Kazakhstan and Belarus Mr. Cohen has not only misrepresented the facts, he has insulted free Hungarians and the government they fairly elected.

Meet János Áder, Hungary’s New President

by Vera Molnár, On May 2, 2012

János Áder was elected Hungary’s new President today. It promises to be a welcome change at Sándor Palota.

Apply Now! The Summer Leadership Academy (July 25-29)

On April 9, 2012

An intense learning experience in a remote castle for Hungary’s most promising young leaders and thinkers. Apply now!

Schmitt’s Step Down, a Big Step Forward

by Máté Vincze, On April 5, 2012

Schmitt’s resignation was undoubtedly a hard decision, but it took the country in a good direction– along the path to a more responsible and accountable civic life.

Magyar á la Mode

by Barbara Révész, On March 27, 2012

The competition has grabbed the attention of the international fashion industry. High-standard everyday clothing combined with traditional Hungarian costume elements was a hit at home and abroad, reflecting a renaissance of Hungarian folk style.

The State of Hungary’s Opposition Parties

by Edith Oltay, On March 22, 2012

While all opposition parties agree that it takes a coalition of parties to unseat the Orbán government in the next parliamentary elections, they are much too divided to cooperate. Torn by internal conflicts, the opposition parties have not been able to present credible leaders and alternatives to the government’s policy.

America through European Eyes, 1492-9/11

by Christina Russell, On March 19, 2012

It’s a love-hate relationship since European philosophers desire the wealth that U.S. capitalism represents, but without any negative repercussions.

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