Corvinák

10/21/25, 8:00 AM

MCC GeoPod: Discovering the Valdai Club - Summary of the 2025 Meeting

This year topic of the Valdai Discussion Club was around the theme of “The Polycentric World: Instructions for Use,” aimed to go beyond merely describing a multipolar world and instead explore how to live in and navigate it.

Opinion

10/20/25, 8:04 AM

Youth, Art & Participation: Reflections from the Ars Electronica Festival 2025

When Linz launched the Ars Electronica Festival in 1979, the city was searching for a new identity. Heavy industry was collapsing, the steel crisis hit hard, and local leaders needed an alternative vision. What began as a bold experiment - inviting pioneers of digital art and technology to Upper Austria - has since grown into a global ecosystem of media art, attracting universities, companies, NGOs, and thousands of visitors every year.

Opinion

10/16/25, 3:46 PM

Beauty with Brains: Thoughts on Breaking Stereotypes and Redefining Balance

What does it mean to be a “Beauty with Brains”? It is a phrase we often used to describe women who defy long-standing stereotypes. For centuries, women were seen as weaker and given fewer opportunities.

Opinion

10/16/25, 3:22 PM

Author: Attila Hérics

Coming to Terms: The Termination of the Presidential Office in Italy and Hungary

Hungary and Italy, while both having presidential systems, have unique mechanism regarding a premature end of a presidential term. In both, the head of state has mainly ceremonial powers, but the expiry of their term is defined by strict constitutional and legal standards. This examination centers on the reasons, the procedure, and the legal effects of a resignation, underlining the structural congruence and the doctrinal inconsistencies between the two systems.

Opinion

10/16/25, 10:43 AM

Author: Soma Gallai

The Impact of Changing Weather Conditions and Frequent Thunderstorms on Hong Kong

Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, is in a unique geographical, demographic, and economic position. Despite its tropical climate with frequent storms, it has become one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It was a trading hub during the British colonial era and later evolved into a financial hub for Asia. But how does it handle storms?

Opinion

10/15/25, 8:14 AM

Author: Jázmin Anna Komjáti

A Nation in a Glass: The Story of Turkish Tea

The waiter moves quickly through the crowd, balancing a round metal tray that glitters in the sunlight. On it, tulip-shaped glasses clink against each other, all filled with deep red tea, hot enough to fog the glass. It could be a ferry crossing the Bosphorus, a teahouse in Anatolia, or a bazaar in Istanbul, to sip a glass of çay is folded into the rhythm of Turkish life itself.

Pod-Vid

10/10/25, 1:43 PM

MCC Podcast | AI: Demonic Invention or Creative Partner

In this episode, my guest is Jash Dholani, the mind behind The Old Books Guy, whose insights have captivated over 100,000 readers.

Opinion

10/7/25, 10:23 AM

Author: Attila Hérics

Appointing the Executive: Legal Limits of Presidential Powers in Italy and Hungary

In countries with parliamentary systems, the heads of state are often seen as having mainly ceremonial roles. Despite this, they have important duties related to forming the government, such as appointing the Prime Minister and other ministers. While these responsibilities are mostly formal, they can impact how the government is put together and how stable it is.

Opinion

10/7/25, 10:20 AM

Author: Soma Gallai

Quinnipiac’s Student-Managed Portfolio

Like most universities in the United States, Quinnipiac University maintains an endowment, typically managed by professional investment firms. However, Quinnipiac has chosen to allocate a small portion of its endowment to a Student-Managed Fund, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing real assets in a real-world investment environment.

Pod-Vid

10/7/25, 10:18 AM

MCC Podcast: Carry the Fire – How Young People's Dating Habits Have Changed

Europe has faced many kinds of challenges over the decades, of which demographic change is perhaps the most important over the long-term.

Opinion

10/7/25, 9:46 AM

Author: Júlia Petrozsényi

Switzerland and the EU: Opportunities for Small States to Influence EU Policy

Hungary’s experience as a small EU member state invites comparison with Switzerland’s unique approach to engaging the Union from the outside. Although not an EU member, Switzerland has leveraged bilateral agreements, regulatory alignment, and strategic diplomacy to exert meaningful influence, offering potential lessons for member states navigating multilateral governance from a position of relative size and power.

Opinion

10/7/25, 9:15 AM

Author: Veronika Schuller

New Rules for Old Giants – The First Judicial Tests of the Digital Markets Act

The future of digital markets is being shaped in Europe right now. The EU's new digital rules are revolutionizing how tech giants operate. The cornerstone of these rules is The Digital Markets Act (DMA) which serves as the legal framework for the first court cases against Meta, Google, and Apple.

Opinion

10/7/25, 8:37 AM

Author: Dorina Bosits

The Rise of the Hungarian Space Sector and Why Hungary Needs its Own Space Act

As Hungary seeks to strengthen its position in the global space sector, the idea of adopting a national space law is gaining traction. Legal and practical considerations are prompting lawmakers to explore a dedicated legislative framework that could support the country’s long-term space development and innovation efforts.

Opinion

10/4/25, 9:37 AM

Author: Dr. Nicholas Tate

Why, how and when should we assess children’s learning? - Part II.

Some thoughts on assessment from a former head teacher and head of England’s national testing agency and regulatory body for school examinations, and someone who – like the rest of the world – has often been assessed.

Opinion

10/4/25, 9:34 AM

Author: Dr. Nicholas Tate

Why, how and when should we assess children’s learning? - Part I

Opinion

6/23/25, 1:19 PM

Author: Máté Barzó

Revolutionizing Property: The Rise of RWA Crypto Real Estate Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming the real estate industry by converting physical assets into digital tokens. This process increases liquidity and accessibility for investors worldwide.

Opinion

6/20/25, 3:11 PM

Author: Milán Constantinovits

The Necessity of Teaching Rhetoric for Future’s Education

The radical change of our surrounding social and technical environment has greatly affected our use of language, reading habits, and schools. It forces us to reconsider certain claims regarding education for our youngest generation, the Alphas, currently growing up in classrooms. This reconsideration can be enriched by three arguments rooted in the classical understanding of education, each offering insights to help prepare schools for the challenges of the future.

Opinion

5/9/25, 3:42 PM

Author: Király Panka

Borderless in Lavapiés A neighbourhood that redefines multiculturalism

Located in the heart of the Spanish capital, Lavapiés is one of the oldest parts of Madrid and defined by picturesque buildings filled with countless restaurants, bars and small businesses.

Opinion

5/6/25, 8:17 PM

Author: Júlia Petrozsényi

Switzerland and the EU: The Future of Bilateralism

Switzerland’s relationship with the EU is based on bilateral agreements, ensuring economic integration while preserving sovereignty. Although this flexible model offers advantages, it faces growing pressure due to legal uncertainties and EU demands for deeper institutional ties. The future of Swiss-EU relations depends on balancing autonomy with economic and political realities.

Opinion

4/30/25, 8:09 PM

Author: Sárkány Dominik

Sport psychology without borders: Adapting Spanish research models to the Hungarian context

Sport psychology is a constantly evolving discipline that increasingly embraces an interdisciplinary approach to support athletes’ holistic development and provide mental and emotional guidance.