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10/10/25, 9:47 AM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Organizes Conference “Who’s Afraid of the Ancient Greeks?”

Brussels
MCC Brussels examined the enduring influence of Greek art and philosophy in modern times during a thought-provoking discussion held on Wednesday at the Liszt Institute in Brussels. The event sought to explore why the legacy of Ancient Greece — long regarded as the cradle of Western civilization and a source of democratic and artistic innovation — is increasingly criticized as Eurocentric or even white supremacist. The debate approached the issue from historical, philosophical, and dramatic perspectives.
10/9/25, 12:14 PM
Center for International Law

MCC Center for International Law Hosts International Conference on Globalization, Integration, and Identity

Budapest
As the European Union enters the era of deglobalization, it faces unprecedented challenges that can no longer be addressed within its existing operational logic. The very legitimacy of European cooperation must now be redefined — and it can only find its foundation by building upon the unique identities of its Member States. These key ideas were expressed during the International Conference on Globalization, Integration, and Identity, a distinguished gathering of leading Francophone scholars in Budapest.
10/8/25, 4:22 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Research Seminar on Federalism

Budapest
10/8/25, 12:29 PM
Brunch Talks

MCC Hosts Brunch Talk on the Spiritual and Political Dimensions of the Habsburg Conquest of Peru

Budapest
At the latest MCC Brunch Talk, Mauricio Novoa explored how the Habsburg conquest of Peru was not merely a military campaign but also a deeply metaphysical and religious process that reshaped both European and Indigenous worlds.
10/8/25, 10:44 AM
Budapest Lectures, Center for International Law

MCC Budapest Lecture Covers Europe’s Strategic Crossroads: “Sinking or Rethinking?”

Budapest
The future of European cooperation depends on its ability to rethink its strategic direction and institutional architecture to meet the challenges of the 21st century — this was the key message of the latest MCC Budapest Lecture titled “Europe in the World: Sinking or Rethinking.”
10/7/25, 10:11 AM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Launches New Documentary: “7 October – How the West Failed the Moral Test”

Seventy-nine years after the Holocaust, the world promised “Never Again.” Yet on October 7, as Jews were brutally massacred, much of the West turned away—or even applauded. In response to this moral reckoning, MCC Brussels has released a powerful new 10-minute documentary, 7 October: How the West Failed the Moral Test, offering a sobering reflection on the atrocities of that day and their wider civilizational meaning.
10/2/25, 3:58 PM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Explores October 7 and the Roots of European Antisemitism

MCC Brussels convened a high-profile panel discussion on Monday evening in Brussels titled October 7th and the Roots of European Anti-Semitism. The event, chaired by MCC Brussels Executive Director Frank Füredi, brought together leading thinkers and commentators to examine the evolving nature of antisemitism in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023.
9/30/25, 7:55 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

ELU-S Conference in Prague

Prague
9/26/25, 10:51 AM
Brussels

MCC Brussels Discusses Human Rights and Democracy: Time to Revisit the ECHR?

Brussels
A comprehensive analysis was presented in Brussels to a highly engaged audience, highlighting the judicial activism through which the European Court of Human Rights increasingly encroaches upon the authority of the democratically elected governments of (in principle) independent EU member states.
9/23/25, 4:00 PM
Center for European Studies

Panel Discussion Highlights Threat of Wokeism in France’s Academic and Cultural Life

Budapest
At a recent panel discussion, Professor Xavier-Laurent Salvador characterized wokeism as “elitist, totalitarian, and systemic,” warning that it poses a growing threat to French institutions. He noted that public funding is being used to impose principles of equality, secularity, and inclusivity in ways that undermine France’s traditional values. Salvador argued that the ideology has gained momentum under the current president’s policy of attracting American scholars who left the United States during the Trump administration.
9/16/25, 9:49 AM
Brunch Talks

Iraj Azarfaza Explores Plato’s Relevance in the Digital Age at Brunch Talk

At a recent Brunch Talk, Iraj Azarfaza delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled Plato Today: Escaping the Digital Cave, drawing parallels between Plato’s timeless Allegory of the Cave and the challenges of our digital world.
9/15/25, 4:11 PM
School of Law, Center for International Law

MCC School of Law Students Explore Arctic Geopolitics at the Nansen Institute in Oslo

Students from MCC's School of Law recently took part in a study trip to the renowned Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Oslo, where they gained first-hand insight into cutting-edge research on international law, geopolitics, and the environment. The program, organized by MCC’s Center for International Law , introduced participants to the Institute’s mission and history, as well as its unique interdisciplinary approach that integrates natural sciences with social and legal studies. Founded in 1958, the Nansen Institute is dedicated to research on the law of the sea, environmental law, Arctic legal and geopolitical challenges, as well as energy and security issues.
9/15/25, 4:06 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Autumn Semester Events

The MCC Center for Constitutional Politics is thrilled to announce an exceptionally rich and diverse programme for the autumn semester, featuring a major international conference and a series of engaging research seminars with leading international scholars. We invite all interested students, researchers, and academics to join us for a semester of stimulating intellectual exchange.
9/12/25, 11:23 AM
Migration Research Institute

MCC Hosts Event on the Dangers of Civil War in the West

Budapest
Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), in cooperation with the Migration Research Institute and the Danube Institute, recently hosted an event titled Will Civil War Come to the West? The program featured an opening address by Stephen Betz, followed by a panel discussion with Rod Dreher and Ralph Schoellhammer.
9/9/25, 2:46 PM

MCC Students Gain Insights into U.S. Politics and Diplomacy During Washington, DC Study Trip

From September 1–6, a group of MCC students traveled to Washington, DC, where they took part in the National Conservatism Conference and visited several leading American institutions.
9/9/25, 9:43 AM
Brunch Talks

Visiting Fellow Thomas Francis Powers Presents on the Legacy of Anti-Discrimination Politics at Brunch Talk

At the latest Brunch Talk event, MCC Visiting Fellow Thomas Francis Powers offered a provocative analysis of the roots and consequences of contemporary debates surrounding multiculturalism, political correctness, and critical race theory.
9/5/25, 3:06 PM
Győr Center

Welcome, Mr. President, to the White House! – Rajmund Kiss at MCC Győr

8/14/25, 9:38 AM
MCC Feszt

Cleaning Up Esztergom: Cigarette Butt Collection

A cigarette butt is one of the most insidious forms of pollution – seemingly harmless at first glance, but in reality a true capsule of poison.
8/13/25, 4:37 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Summer school in Princeton

8/12/25, 12:02 PM
MCC Slovakia

First MCC Istropolis Academy in Bratislava – Communication Matters!

Between July 22 and 25 this year, 20 talented university students from five countries met in Bratislava to develop their communication, presentation, and leadership skills together. Beyond knowledge-sharing, the multi-day event provided space for joint reflection on the region’s cultural diversity, shared values, and the role of future opinion leaders.
8/2/25, 8:29 PM
MCC Feszt

Prime Minister’s Address and Exclusive International Talks Shine Bright at MCC Feszt

The professional lectures at the fifth MCC Feszt drew an unprecedented level of interest. On the closing day of this year’s MCC Feszt, Hungary’s Prime Minister addressed the challenges facing the nation and the world. PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel gave an exclusive lecture, and a former and current minister engaged in a spirited debate on the future of higher education. Meanwhile, crowds flowed through the Edu Promenade all day, and organizers expected thousands more for the evening concerts.
7/31/25, 8:13 PM
MCC Feszt

MCC Feszt Returns as a Hub of Ideas – The Fifth Edition Kicks Off in Esztergom

Over 300 expert speakers, including around 100 international participants. More than 100 professional lectures, over 60 musical performances, and 100 exhibitors — for the fifth time, MCC has launched its rocket in Esztergom.
7/11/25, 11:36 AM
School of Law

Exploring the Legal Profession: MCC's School of Law Summer Camp Offers Students Insight, Inspiration, and Community

MCC's School of Law organized a summer camp titled “What Will I Be When I Grow Up?”, where it became clear: being a lawyer is a lifelong adventure that requires continuous learning and carries the responsibility of shaping the world. From prosecutors and judges to attorneys, notaries, and legal scholars, every branch of the legal profession came to life during the camp.
7/8/25, 11:53 AM
MCC-Mindset School of Pyschology, Center for Sport and Performance

Celebrating Growth and Connection: Highlights from the 20th ENYSSP Sport Psychology Conference in Greece

At this year’s ENYSSP conference, Ákos Fülöp, head of the Center for Sport and Performance at MCC, Dominik Sárkány, research teacher, and MCC students Hargita Csenge Pozsik, Rita Stefán, Anna Júlia Ferenc, and Laura Quayum represented the Center for Sports and Performance to gain new insights, share their experiences, and connect with the international sport psychology community.
7/4/25, 9:53 AM
School of International Relations, Pécs Center

Global Order in Transition? – China’s Goal is to Return to the Center of the World

The global economy is at a strategic turning point, and China is no longer what it was fifteen years ago — as highlighted in a lecture by Csaba Moldicz, held early Tuesday evening at MCC Pécs. According to the Head of MCC’s School of International Relations, a technological rivalry between China and the United States is inevitable; the real question is what tools they will use to fight it.
7/1/25, 12:36 PM
German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation

MCC Students in Frankfurt

Between June 23 and 27, 2025, eight MCC students took part in a five-day study trip to Frankfurt, organized by the German-Hungarian Institute for European Cooperation.
6/23/25, 1:41 PM
Visiting Fellow, Visiting Fellowship Program

Ján Figeľ:Is the EU fading from History?

Visiting Fellow Ján Figeľ, in his latest news article, explains the European Union’s current challenges and opportunities through the lens of Robert Schuman’s enduring legacy, drawing from a keynote speech delivered at the Jean Lecanuet Institute’s colloquium in Paris on 26 May 2025.
6/13/25, 7:16 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Research seminar on legal mobilization

Budapest
On June 5, the MCC Center for Constitutional Politics hosted a research seminar with Prof. Scott Cummings (UCLA School of Law), who presented insights from his recent book Lawyers and Movements: Legal Mobilization in Transformative Times, published by Oxford University Press.
6/11/25, 11:13 AM
Budapest Summit, Szekszárd Center

Classic Values in the Digital Age: Mark Bauerlein of First Things Gives Lecture on Classical Education at MCC Szekszárd

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.
6/11/25, 10:51 AM
Debrecen Center, Budapest Summit

Edoardo Raffiotta brings the Budapest Summit to MCC Debrecen with Lecture on Technology

Debrecen
“One of the most important things is to build knowledge and critical thinking,” emphasized Edoardo Raffiotta, Professor at the University of Milan Bicocca, during his lecture held at MCC Debrecen Center as part of the MCC Budapest Summit.
6/10/25, 4:30 PM
Ambassador Talk

HE. Ambassador Phrommes Bhaholpolbhayuhasena, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Hungary at MCC

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.
6/10/25, 1:45 PM
Budapest Summit, Székesfehérvár Center

Sam Kahn Speaks to MCC Székesfehérvár on AI

Székesfehérvár
Even amidst the rapid advancement of technology, it remains essential to find a balance between innovation and tradition — this was the focus of the international MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society. The three-day series of events took place not only in Budapest but also in our regional centers, with Székesfehérvár serving as a key location where participants could join the collective exchange of ideas.
6/10/25, 11:17 AM
Budapest Summit, Miskolc Center

Jamas Woudhuysen delivers lecture in Miskolc on the Proper Place of Technology in our Lives

Miskolc
One of the greatest challenges facing modern society is understanding what technology truly means to us: is it merely a tool to make our daily lives easier, or has it become something more—a kind of savior we rely on and place our trust in? This was the focus of the lecture delivered in Miskolc by Jamas Woudhuysen, guest speaker of the MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society. The discussion was moderated by Máté Sipos, an MCC student from the Miskolc center.
6/10/25, 10:50 AM

From Digital India to Global Strategy: Saroj Bishoyi Discusses AI and Emerging Technologies at MCC Szombathely

Szombathely
The MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society conference arrived in Szombathely with a lecture by Saroj Bishoyi.
6/10/25, 10:13 AM
Eger Center, Budapest Summit

Avrum Tomer at MCC Eger on the Irreplaceable Role of Human Wisdom in Education

Eger
"Artificial intelligence will never replace human wisdom, which is essential in education," emphasized Avrum Tomer, Head of the Education Policy Department at the Kohelet Policy Forum. He spoke with Richárd Fodor, Researcher at MCC’s Learning Institute, about the future awaiting teachers and students. The conversation took place as part of the MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society, hosted as an external professional lecture at MCC’s training center in Eger.
6/6/25, 4:43 PM
Budapest Summit, Veszprém Center

Josefina Gimenez at MCC Veszprém Explores the Influence of Algorithms on Daily Life

Veszprém
The central theme of the three-day international MCC Budapest Summit was how to strike a balance between innovation and tradition in a rapidly evolving world. Nearly 60 experts from 20 countries shared their insights on the development of artificial intelligence, the societal impacts of innovation, and the importance of preserving human dignity and cultural values.
6/6/25, 4:14 PM
Békéscsaba Center, Budapest Summit

More Than Algorithms: Daniel de Liever Warns Against the Illusion of Online Closeness

“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.
6/6/25, 2:03 PM
Budapest Summit, Pécs Center

Indian Author Jash Dholani Visits MCC Pécs to Talk Technology, Books, and the Human Soul

Pécs
Pécs was also a host location for the MCC Budapest Summit on Technology and Society, where invited international experts explored the possibilities at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
6/5/25, 1:43 PM
Budapest Summit

Technology Is a Tool, Not an End: MCC Budapest Summit Explores the Societal Impact of Digital Innovation

Budapest
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.
6/3/25, 12:08 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

International Conference on Christian Realism

Budapest
On May 28–29, 2025, the MCC Center for Constitutional Politics and the Research Institute for Politics and Government of Ludovika University co-hosted an international conference titled “Christian Realism: Squaring the Circle?” in Budapest. The event was supported by the Danube Institute.