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.

Think Tank News

Liberal Voters in Hungary and in Region [EVENT]

BY Republikon Institute / March 18, 2021

The Republikon Institute, supported by the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung für die Freiheit, is organizing a conference to discuss the state of liberal voters in the CEE region. In the first panel discussion, experts from the V4 countries will present the results of their latest research on the state of liberalism and liberal voters in their […]

Society

Struggle to Access Abortion During Pandemic: Sex Discrimination and Women’s Rights in Healthcare

BY Menta Mora AND Republikon Institute / March 18, 2021

The current pandemic and the previous lockdown had effects on several areas of life, including work and social life. However, there is a rather neglected sphere which is rarely discussed in the media compared with other topics.

Society

Sense of Freedom in Hungary During COVID-19 Pandemic

BY Adam Kefer AND Republikon Institute / March 15, 2021

2020 was a special year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The introduction of the restrictive measures had a negative effect on both human rights and the economy - which is true for both Hungary and the Netherlands.

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.