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Hungary’s Potential Leadership Role in Energy Connectivity for the Europe Union
Hungary’s Potential Leadership Role in Energy Connectivity for the Europe Union
Hungary’s Potential Leadership Role in Energy Connectivity for the Europe Union
Hungary’s Potential Leadership Role in Energy Connectivity for the Europe Union
Bomb Threats Against Hungarian Schools, Orbán Promises Action
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Lili Zemplényi

Lili Zemplényi is a graduate of University College London (UCL). Currently, she is completing her MA at the Higher School of Economics. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Political Science.
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Lili Zemplényi

Lili Zemplényi is a graduate of University College London (UCL). Currently, she is completing her MA at the Higher School of Economics. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Political Science.

Michael Polanyi’s Fundamental Criticism of Central Planning

Given the resurgence of the concept of central planning, it is vital to recall that even 20th century scholars recognised the profound flaws inherent in such a techno-optimistic approach. One

Conservative Thoughts in the Work of Stanisław Lem

Human inventions such as contraception that ‘simplified the process’ of accessing sexual pleasures, had the ultimate side effect of devaluing romantic love, as what used to make it precious was

OTP Bank’s Ukraine Saga

Despite OTP’s continued support of Ukraine, the Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention has recently classified the Budapest-based bank as an ‘international war sponsor’ for not shutting down its Russian

Memory Politics: A Cause for Disagreement Between Russia and Hungary

Hungary is not the only country in East-Central Europe that sees unwanted commentary and meddling by Russia with regard to interpretations of its history. The periods the evaluation of which

The Significance of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow to the Hungarian Orthodox Community

Answering the call of the representatives of Orthodox communities, Hungary recognised that the Russian Orthodox Church has some 100 million members worldwide, and the sanctioning of its leader would isolate

Violence and Other Stunts by Opposition Parties — Desperate Attempts to Substitute Substance in the Shadow of DK?

It remains to be seen, however, if this desperate craving for attention, and the aggressive and violent actions that some of the opposition forces engage in are appealing to the

The Issues with Ukrainian Food Product Imports — A Headache for European Agriculture

Four Central European countries, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, have announced bans on foodstuff imports coming from Ukraine. Meanwhile, Romania has joined them in demanding action from the EU to

The History and Role of the International Investment Bank and Its Demise

Hungary has recently announced that it is leaving the International Investment Bank, soon after the US Treasury imposed sanctions on the IIB and its leadership. But what is the story

The Stork — A Bird that Has a Special Place in the Hearts of Hungarians

Every year, storks make a long and perilous journey from their wintering grounds in Africa back to their breeding grounds in Central Europe and Asia, and in the Hungarian culture,

Meet the Törleys, the Zwacks and the Drehers, Creators of Unique Hungarian Brands

Traditional Hungarian drinks range from the bittersweet Unicum and the fizzy fröccs to the Hungarian lager Dreher and the sparkling Törley. Some of the iconic brands were created by distinguished
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Lili Zemplényi

Lili Zemplényi is a graduate of University College London (UCL). Currently, she is completing her MA at the Higher School of Economics. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Political Science.
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Lili Zemplényi

Lili Zemplényi is a graduate of University College London (UCL). Currently, she is completing her MA at the Higher School of Economics. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Political Science.
Imitating the West or Finding Another Way?
POLITICS

Imitating the West or Finding Another Way?

Is Central Europe as enthusiastic about its Western neighbours today as it was in 1989? 

Lili Zemplényi
10.11.2021
In Memoriam János Kornai
CURRENT

In Memoriam János Kornai

In memoriam of János Kornai’s life and work, his main ideas about the socialist economy, shortages and the budget constraint are discussed on the columns of the Hungarian Conservative. 

Lili Zemplényi
26.10.2021
International Media Bias Damages Hungary’s Reputation
POLITICS

International Media Bias Damages Hungary’s Reputation

Let us consider a few examples, the most widely accessed sources of international news to represent that Hungary is increasingly and undeservedly depicted negatively. 

Lili Zemplényi
12.10.2021
Roger Scruton’s Ideas of ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Found Fertile Ground in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Roger Scruton’s Ideas of ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Found Fertile Ground in Budapest

Scruton traced back our classical understanding of beauty to the Enlightenment period, and argued that in our increasingly secular world beauty is a path back to the transcendent.

Lili Zemplényi
07.10.2021

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