Visions of democracy

Representative democracy is one of the most widespread forms of modern political systems, where citizens exercise their power through elected representatives. However, in recent decades, it has faced numerous challenges, such as declining civic engagement, eroding trust in the political...

Anatomy of a Scandal in Hungary

The recent political scandal in Hungary forced the resignation of the president, a retired former minister, and the leader of the second largest church in the country. The scandal revealed many interesting details about the specificities of the Hungarian political system.

Is political immunity for central banks necessary?

Central bank independence is a cornerstone principle of modern economic policy. Numerous arguments support the idea that monetary policy decision-making should be separated from day-to-day political influence. However, the demand for democratic accountability and economic policy coherence occasionally tips the...

Housing hunger in Hungary

The issue of housing has become an increasingly pressing social problem in Hungary in recent years. The dynamically rising housing prices and the comparatively slower increase in wages have created a widening gap that makes it difficult, or even impossible,...