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German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

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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.

International Relations Directorate

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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.

Szolnok Center

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

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.

Brussels

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

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.

Brussels

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

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.

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“Regaining Control”: Experts in Washington Call for Stronger Borders and National Sovereignty in Migration Policy

The third annual conference of the International Network for Immigration Research (INIR) took place in Washington, D.C., hosted at the Conservative Partnership Institute under the title “Regaining Control: An International Conference on Borders, Asylum, and Immigration Enforcement.” Organized by NumbersUSA, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), Israel’s Immigration Policy Center, France’s Immigration and Demography Observatory, and the Migration Research Institute, the event brought together researchers and policymakers from across the Western world to discuss the future of migration and border policy.