The autonomy they demand is not just a matter of life, but also the most fundamental interest of the country, said Zsuzsa Hegedűs.

There is growing resistance from students and professors to the erosion of the autonomy of the University of Theater and Film Arts (SZFE) due to the government’s decision to continue the university as a foundation under Attila Vidnyánszky. More and more world-famous artists are joining the solidarity movement around SZFE, but the Vidnyánszky family is not expanding. You can follow the latest developments in the SZFE scandal in our article series.

Sociologist Zsuzsa Hegedűs told 444.hu that the demand for autonomy from the University of Theater and Film Arts

It is not simply a matter of life, but the most important condition for a country not to be pushed to the periphery of a global knowledge-based world system.

According to the expert who advises Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the management and resolution of social conflicts in the academic and higher education fields

For an active researcher and actor in higher education, autonomy is not only an absolute priority, but also the most fundamental interest of the country.

According to the sociologist, the protests of students and professors of the SZFE are provoking an exemplary dialogue and now it is the government’s turn to speak with them. He also did not tell the newspaper if he had said this to Viktor Orbán, but he did say that he would not go to the demonstration on Friday.

SZFE and the university students who stand in solidarity with them will hold a parade in the spirit of intellectual freedom on Friday.



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