Central European Journal of Comparative Law The FMI Scientific Journal

On the 14th of May, 2021 the 1st issue of the Institute’s scientific journal, called Central European Journal of Comparative Law was published, which can be viewed here.

The first issue of 2021 includes a great variety of topics. Readers may peruse scholarly writings from internationally renowned experts on the rule of law, the relationship between national law and EU law, family enterprises, the recodification of private law, etc.

Central European Comparative Law

Inauguration of the “Polish-Hungarian Research Platform” project

On May 10, 2021 at 4 pm, the inauguration of the international research project entitled “Polish-Hungarian Research Platform”, whose official partner is the Ferenc Mádl Institute of Comparative Law in Budapest took place. The project was officially inaugurated by the Director of the Institute of Justice – dr hab. Marcin Wielec

Workshop on the regulation of social media platforms

On 5 May 2021, the Information Society Research Institute of the University of Public Service organised an online workshop to discuss the manuscript “The regulation of social media platforms in Hungary” by András Koltay.

Inauguration of the “Polish-Hungarian Research Platform” project

On May 10, 2021 at 4 pm, the inauguration of the international research project entitled “Polish-Hungarian Research Platform”, whose official partner is the Ferenc Mádl Institute of Comparative Law in Budapest will take place.

The application and interpretation of fundamental rights in civil cases

Phd students and young researcers are invited to participate in an online conference related to the research projecton „Interpretation of Fundamental Rights in Europe” carried out wih in the framework of the Central European Professors’ Network coordinated by the Ferenc Mádl Institute of Comparative Law, with the Hungarian Association for Comparative Law and the Central European Association for Comparative Law.

Interpretation of fundamental rights in Europe

The conference titled ‘Interpretation of fundamental rights in Europe’ is organised as part of Central European Professors’ Network 2021.

The Professors’ Network, with the active participation of experts from seven different countries (i.e. Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia), organises events with the primary aim to draw attention of the European citizens to the topics which are important and significant in connection with the future of Europe, in particular of Central Europe.

Protection of family in the legal system

The conference titled ‘Protection of family in the legal system’ is organised as part of Central European Professors’ Network 2021.
The conference aims to provide comprehensive and up-to-date insight into the issue of the legal protection of families in the Central European region.

The impact of digital platforms and social media on freedom of expression and pluralism – the viewpoints of young scientists

The issue of digitalisation and addressing its possible disadvantages from a legal viewpoint are crucial for Europe in the 21st century.
The main aim of this event is to enable young researchers to present their research results.

Censorship in social networks and fake news in social networks

An Oxford debate titled ‘Censorship in social networks and fake news in social networks’ is organised as part of Central European Professors’ Network 2021.

The issue of digitalisation and addressing its possible disadvantages from a legal viewpoint are crucial for Europe in the 21st century.

Religious symbols in public sphere in the legal orders of Central and Eastern European countries

The issue of freedom of conscience and religion is crucial for Europe in the 21st century.

At the event there will be two key issues:

• freedom of conscience and religion relating to the possibility of manifesting one’s beliefs through religious symbols;
• case law on the issue.