Central European University eyes a potential partial return to Budapest

The Central European University (CEU) was founded in 1991 by George Soros to support democratic changes in the region. In 2019, the institution was forced to relocate most of its teaching activities from Budapest to Vienna due to political pressure and legislation from Viktor Orbán's administration, a law that was later struck down by the EU's highest court. Following a political shift marked by Péter Magyar's election victory and promises to reform the state and restore academic freedom, the university's interim president announced that the institution is interested in increasing its programs in Budapest. While a complete return is not planned, the potential partial expansion serves as a symbol of academic freedom and resilience.