University hounded out of Hungary by Orbán reaches out to new government

Central European University, which faced pressure from Hungary’s government, is now considering expanding its programmes in Budapest, signaling a renewed confidence in the nation’s democratic trajectory. Interim president and rector Carsten Q. Schneider said the university would pursue a partial return only if it could maintain the quality of the student experience. This move reflects a shift in the relationship between the institution and the Hungarian authorities.

Prospect of partial return to Budapest by Central European University suggests confidence in Hungary’s futureA university that Viktor Orbán tried to chase out of Hungary is open to expanding its presence in Budapest, in a mark of confidence in the country’s democratic future.Carsten Q Schneider, the interim president and rector of Central European University (CEU), said it was interested in increasing its programmes in Budapest, as long as this did not damage the student experience. Continue reading...