To mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight, a panel of experts held a discussion entitled 'The Legacy of Freedom: 70 Years Since the 1956 Revolution'. The discussion paid tribute to the struggle for national sovereignty and democratic self-determination, and highlighted how the ideals of 1956 still resonate today in discussions about democracy and the role of a free and independent media. This prestigious university event was attended by Head of Department Esben Nedenskov Petersen, Vice-Dean Eva Silberschmidt Viala, and Associate Professor Manuel Menke, all of whom spoke. Ambassador Judit Galambos also delivered a commemorative address.
Dr Miklós Sükösd, an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen, explored how a democratic media system can be established following an authoritarian regime. From a European comparative perspective, he analysed the elimination of political control, censorship, and systemic corruption; the restoration of trust in public service media; and the sustainable financing of pluralistic journalism.
