Parliament, thanks to Fidesz-KDNP’s two-third majority, has voted for the much-debated MTA bill. This means that the state will strip Hungary’s no. 1. scientific institute of its properties and independence in decision-making. Many fear that this is the nationalization of science that will put an end to academic freedom in Hungary. The government’s stance is that … Continue reading Ruling Parties Vote to Restructure Science Academy, Academics Protest and Go to Court