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1Albert-László Barabási is a Distinguished University Professor of Network Science at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. He is also a visiting professor at the Central European University, Vienna, Austria.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|May 14, 2026
Summary
Hungary
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Science Policy
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Hungary's parliamentary elections concluded Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
- A new government has been established with a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
- This transition presents an opportunity to reshape the nation's scientific landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the potential for rebuilding Hungary's scientific enterprise.
- To explore the establishment of a merit-based scientific system.
- To examine the prospects for safeguarding scientific independence from political interference.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the electoral outcome and its implications for governance.
- Assessment of the new leadership's mandate and constitutional powers.
- Review of historical precedents in science policy and political influence.
Main Results:
- The election results provide a unique opportunity for significant reform in Hungary's scientific sector.
- The new government possesses the authority to implement changes focused on meritocracy and autonomy.
- Successful reforms could establish a replicable model for other nations.
Conclusions:
- Hungary stands at a critical juncture to redefine its scientific future.
- Implementing a merit-based and politically independent scientific system is feasible.
- The nation's experience could serve as a global blueprint for science rebuilding.
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