Hungary s Viktor Orban seeks to control universities
A new law increases the government s control over the institutions. At the same time, a planned Chinese campus is causing an uproar.
Hungary s Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeks to control universities
Hungary s universities are to receive a major structural overhaul: They will no longer be state owned, but will become foundations instead, according to a new law passed by Viktor Orban s Fidesz party. In the process, they will also be endowed billions of euros in assets from the state budget, as well as real estate and shares in large companies. A total of 11 universities and 70% of Hungary s students are affected.