From Espionage to Influence: How Foreign Interference Shifted the Focus of UK National Security Law
Moving further from previous pieces published here on the topic of sovereignty protection regarding Hungary and the EU, an international comparison is now in order to see whether foreign influence is a real problem in other countries as well, and
The Constitutional Order of Moderate Welfare States: On the Threshold of a New Era?
Since Maslow, we have known that strong emotions — fear, anger, frustration — spread far more quickly than rational, calm dialogue. Today’s societies are dominated by social media algorithms designed to maximize attention (and thus profit), favoring divisive, emotionally charged
Democracy in the Age of Discord: Nepal’s Gen-Z chooses leader through social media
On September 8, 2025, Nepal saw the biggest protest in decades, on account of social media being banned in the country. Consequently, the government collapsed, and the Parliament of Nepal essentially moved to Discord, where more than 100,000 citizens met
Trade-offs: The Price of a Moderate(d) Democracy?
The debate on the future of our free speech culture and democracy has been thrusted into overdrive by the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. We may draw the early conclusion that the price of social peace is conscious, everyday self-censorship:
American Higher Education and the Empire of the Spending Clause
The battle over higher education is the product of a century of constitutional overreach. Congress, presidents, and the Supreme Court expanded federal power over colleges and universities through a broad reading of the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause
Need for Refreshment? The Ongoing Constitutional Debate for a Potential Upper Age Limit in the US
The question of age and leadership capacity in the presidency has gained renewed urgency in recent years, as the United States witnesses an aging political class with its two most recent presidents being the oldest ever elected to office. This
The UK, Assisted Suicide, and the Dignity Argument – A Philosophical Comment
"Always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise, they won’t come to yours.”
The Newest Fin(n)ish Line in EU Tech Policy? The Possible Fresh Start Brought By the Approval of EVP Virkkunen
Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commission’s newly appointed Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, faces the monumental task of reshaping the continent’s digital future. Her mission isn’t just about internal reforms—it’s about strengthening Europe’s global position as a
Rising Voices of Euroscepticism: A Path to Reflection or Regression?
In the matter of unprecedented challenges and transforming political landscapes, the question of Euroscepticism assumes a prominent position regarding the future of the European Union. As the EU navigates a complex web of economic and social uncertainties, migration pressures, and
Smoke and Mirrors? Why Marijuana Policy Deserves a More Open and Honest Federalism
During my series of lectures on American federalism as a Visiting Fellow in Hungary this year, one perplexing example stood out for many students: the unusual gap between national and state marijuana policy in the United States and the origin
