Republikon Institute

Republikon Institute is a liberal think tank organisation based in Budapest, focusing on analysing Hungarian and international politics, formulating policy recommendations and initiating projects that contribute to a more open, democratic and free society. The goal of the Institute is to promote discussion and implementation of liberal ideas, approaches and policies.

Society

Lesson for Europe in Face of Ukraine War: Case of Hungary and Western Double Standard

BY Hanna Perenyi AND Republikon Institute / April 21, 2022

There is an urgent need for stating that no one is less or more deserving of sympathy, support, and protection because of their physical proximity, skin color, or any other reason. This is a lesson we must learn from, an opportunity to reflect on our past mistakes.

Politics

Neck-and-Neck Race: Analysing Voting Patterns in Hungary

BY Peter Lang AND Republikon Institute / April 1, 2022

Liberals support free higher education and there does not seem to be as much support for economic liberalism among liberals in Hungary. Culturally, it is interesting that many Hungarian liberals are conservative on issues such as homosexuality.

Politics

CEE Governments on Russian Invasion in Ukraine

BY 4liberty.eu, New Economic School Georgia, Republikon Institute, F.A. Hayek Foundation, LFMI AND INESS / February 28, 2022

Keeping you updated on the stances of CEE governments on the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Politics

Together against Orbán

BY Andrea Virag, Republikon Institute AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 21, 2022

The Hungarian opposition joined its forces by sending a common candidate into the spring race to become Hungary\'s next prime minister: Péter Márki-Zay. Only a joint program is missing. Be it as it may, the outlook is promising.

Think Tank News

Finish Line: Forecasting 2022 Hungarian Elections [CONFERENCE REPORT]

BY Republikon Institute / January 18, 2022

On January 12, 2022, the Republikon Institute organized the “Finish Line” conference, where political science experts and researchers discussed the possible results of the upcoming Hungarian elections in April.

Economy

Cheap Chicken Meat Equals Cheap Election Victory in Hungary?

BY Zsolt Nagy AND Republikon Institute / January 17, 2022

The inflation in Hungary is just as bad as it is in the rest of Europe: in 2021 the rate of the inflation was 7.4%, which was a 13-year-old record. It is a logical step from the government that they want to reduce its level and want to moderate the prices.

Politics

Sought-After Votes: Young Voters and 2022 Hungary Parliamentary Elections

BY Marton Schlanger AND Republikon Institute / January 17, 2022

In Hungary, the next few months are all about the upcoming parliamentary elections, which will take place on April 3, 2022. Viktor Orbán’s right-wing, Christian-conservative party, Fidesz has been in power for the past 12 years

Society

Press Freedom Crisis of Hungarian Countryside: Trap of One-Sided Information

BY Anna Tavaszi AND Republikon Institute / October 12, 2021

In the past few years, there have been significant changes over the Hungarian media market, more and more media outlets are owned by government-friendly companies, often spreading misinformation to serve political agendas. Viktor Orbán’s regime in Hungary led to the centralization of several public sectors in order to secure its power over the past decade.

Society

Climate Dilemma: Obstacles of Supranational Environmental Policy

BY Kristof Park Morris AND Republikon Institute / October 11, 2021

The Paris Agreement was and is the only climate accord to date, which is a legally binding document, encompassing 196 countries with – somewhat – clear milestones to reach the desirable outcome: that is, limit global warming to well below 2, preferably 1,5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Society

Afghanistan: “The Worst Place to Be Born in the World”?

BY Adrienn Sovago AND Republikon Institute / October 11, 2021

Afghanistan is in immense economic and social insecurity and on top of that, millions of people are wondering what to expect in the upcoming period, after the violent Taliban takeover. Are the Taliban concerned with how children’s lives change?