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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

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
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.
Opinion
4/30/25, 3:03 PM
Author: Király Panka

Spain-Offline: Twelve Hours That Questioned the EU’s Digital Future

At noon April 28th Spain went dark. Not only did the country experience a country-wide blackout, within an hour internet and telephone services were also completely cut off, further cutting the Spanish people off from the world.  Spain, however, was not alone: Portugal, as well as parts of France and Italy, also faced substantial blackouts. The social consequences of the blackout were as damaging as the practical surprise and bewilderment quickly turned to chaos and panic. Streets and traffic were engulfed in chaos and travel was paralyzed. Thousands of questions were asked, but none were answered.
Opinion
4/14/25, 9:21 PM
Author: Norbert Stoller

How Does a Political Party Double their Support in 4 Years? - The AfD Success Story

In politics, support is everything. But how can a party gain new voters when they are strictly critiqued by the media, labelled a threat to democracy, and excluded by all other political parties? Despite these hurdles, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) became the second largest party in the recent German elections, doubling their support in only 4 years. How did AfD achieve this, and what factors contributed to their success?
Opinion
4/6/25, 8:03 PM
Author: Király Panka

Broken Identity: The Realities of the Spanish Immigration Policy

Since 2015, the migration crisis has remained one of Europe’s most pressing challenges, sparking intense debate and diverging policy responses across the continent. While a few countries, such as Hungary, swiftly adopted a closed-border approach, most European nations initially embraced an open-door policy, driven by principles of solidarity, inclusion, and humanitarian responsibility. This divide in strategy has shaped political discourse, influenced public opinion, and continued to redefine Europe’s approach to migration.
Opinion
4/3/25, 9:40 PM
Author: Prof. Tanja Karakamisheva-Jovanovska

The World Is Changing, but Can Europe Change With It?

Following the election of President Donald Trump, a seismic shift has taken shape in American foreign policy—from its stance on the war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, and approach toward Europe and the European Union. The result has been a dramatic acceleration in global geopolitical change, unfolding at a supersonic pace.
Opinion
3/19/25, 9:53 AM
Author: Dorina Bosits

The Weltraumgesetz Magnified– Content and Provisions of Austria’s Outer Space Act

Austria’s Weltraumgesetz (Austrian Outer Space Act) was introduced in 2011 to bring Austria’s space industry within international regulations and regulate the industry’s rapid growth. As a backbone of space sovereignty, the Act regulates space activities, establishes a National Registry and establishes authorization criteria of space activities. It also requires liability insurance for commercial space operators.
Opinion
3/14/25, 9:15 PM
Author: Joanna Williams

What is education for?

It is easy, and necessary, to critique much of what happens in schools and universities today. Far more difficult is the task of defining education in positive terms.
Opinion
2/21/25, 9:53 PM
Author: Dr. Nicholas Tate

What Makes a Great School? Lessons in Leadership and Learning

In most English-speaking countries schools are swamped with government pressures to help solve whatever the problems of the moment happen to be. The image of schools preoccupied with these sorts of issues is not going to help our main objectives.
10/21/25
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.

10/10/25
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.

10/7/25
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.

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MCC Votes & Seats Podcast: A Republic in Crisis - The French Elections

The first round of the French elections delivered a powerful victory to Marine Le Pen and a humiliating defeat for French President Emmanual Macron.

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Europe no longer believes in Europe

Europe’s current crisis can no longer be explained solely in economic or migratory terms. What began as a pragmatic decision to sustain economic productivity has evolved into a profound demographic, cultural, and spiritual transformation that threatens historical continuity. An aging, secularized, and fragmented continent appears to have lost confidence in itself. Declining birth rates, large-scale immigration from predominantly Muslim-majority societies, and the erosion of Europe’s Judeo-Christian identity are not isolated phenomena but symptoms of a deeper existential crisis.

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The Future of Reciprocal Tariffs and Emerging Possibilities Beyond IEEPA Section 232

With the Trump administration’s 2025 “reciprocal tariff” program under legal attack, its trade team has signaled it will immediately seek alternative legal grounds if the Supreme Court invalidates the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

1/27/26
Harmonizing Human Rights Standards – The role of the CRPD in the jurisprudence of the Strasbourg Court

The relationship between the ECHR and the CRPD shows a growing convergence in the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. While not formally bound by the CRPD the ECtHR in some cases refers to it in its judgements, emphasizing the need for procedural accommodations to comply with the requirements enshrined in Article 6 of the ECHR. Landmark cases, such as Stanev v. Bulgaria (2012) highlight the Court’s emphasis on legal capacity and meaningful participation contributing to a coherent human rights framework in Europe.

1/25/26
Patriots for Europe: A New Coalition Model for the Sovereignist Right

In July 2024, Viktor Orbán's audacious gamble paid off. The newly formed Patriots for Europe group vaulted to become the third-largest force in the European Parliament, overtaking both the Liberals and the Conservatives. This wasn't just a reshuffling of seats; it was a strategic realignment of the European right, demonstrating that medium-sized states can reshape the political landscape when traditional alliance structures fail to serve their interests. But can this disruptive coalition model deliver tangible results, or is it destined to remain a protest movement on the margins?

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