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.

Politics

Women in European Politics

BY Magdolna Molnar AND Republikon Institute / March 11, 2021

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I asked four MEPs from Central-Eastern Europe what they think where we stand now on the issue of female political leadership in Europe. I was interested in what they consider the biggest obstacles for women pursuing a career in politics.

Liberal Voices Syndicated, Society

“Gender Ideology” and Fidesz: Doomed Mobilization Weapon

BY Daniel Mikecz, Republikon Institute AND Liberal Voices Syndicated / December 11, 2020

While most EU member states are primarily concerned with tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis, the Hungarian and Polish governments’ are focusing on opposition to the EU\'s plan to \"promote gender equality and women’s empowerment\".

Society

“Meseország mindenkié” Book Shredding-Destroying “Homosexual Propaganda” or Inciting Hatred?

BY Nikolett Halasz AND Republikon Institute / December 8, 2020

Dóra Dúró, deputy leader of the Our Home Movement (“Mi Hazánk Mozgalom” far-right, national-radical mini-party), tore up and then shredded the book “Meseország mindenkié” (Storyland is for everyone) at a press conference in September.

Society

Meaning of University of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest’s Resistance for Hungary

BY Petra Gelencser AND Republikon Institute / December 8, 2020

In recent months, the University of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest (SZFE) became the new target of the Hungarian government’s culture war. The experiences of the institution’s response may change the nature of future demonstrations.

Society

From Public to “Private” Universities: Model Change in Hungarian Higher Education

BY Hanna Berbas AND Republikon Institute / December 7, 2020

The necessity of a reformed Hungarian higher education system became clear in the 2000s: after the regime change in 1990, the number of higher education students was increasing heavily, which decreased the quality of higher education and the value of university diplomas.

Politics

Ideological and Power Battles Amid Pandemic: 9th Constitutional Amendment in Hungary

BY Zsolt Nagy AND Republikon Institute / December 5, 2020

The pandemic can rule the agenda, but it cannot rule the ideology. This is the main lesson of the past few days in Hungary. The government has introduced restrictions and a crisis management plan, while PM Viktor Orbán has began writing the new chapter of the Hungarian ideological-cultural war in the meantime.

Society

What Will Universities Lose If New ‘‘Normal’’ Stays with Us?

BY Marton Gera AND Republikon Institute / August 17, 2020

In the last few months, life at the universities has changed dramatically and involuntarily. Lectures and tutorials have shifted online, Zoom became the new lecture hall and seminar room, and students had a taste of what it is like to have their exams or finals take place online.

Politics

Lessons from the Last European Presidency Trios

BY Kamilla Kiraly AND Republikon Institute / August 14, 2020

The Council of the European Union as voice of the member governments and as main legislative body of the EU alongside with the Parliament, had a key role in these debates which worth to recall.

Politics

EU Versus COVID-19: European Virus Response

BY Marton Schlanger AND Republikon Institute / June 19, 2020

During the last few months, we have seen countless articles written on certain aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eeven people who do not normally follow world news are knowledgeable in the virus policy of certain countries.

Society

Why Does Hungary Not Celebrate Regime Change

BY Domonkos Kiss AND Republikon Institute / May 12, 2020

The regime change in the former Eastern Bloc may rarely be connected to one specific date. It is rather considered a process which took place between 1989 and 1990. Of course,there were several important events. But none of them could be identified solely as “the” one that signifies the change of a regime.