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🪖🌍How does the war in Iran impact Europe?

This question was examined at the War in Iran – Strategic Shockwaves: Implications for Europe conference, organized by the Directorate General for International Affairs at Ludovika University of Public Service on the 9th of June.
Bringing together experts from diplomacy, research institutions, the main factors for both short and long-term consequences of this ongoing conflict were addressed. Discussions focused on energy security, the stability of global supply chains, EU-Iran relations, transatlantic cooperation, and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

📌 As unpredictibility continues to shape that geopolitical environment, another question emerges: can diplomacy still prevent further escalation?

The International Office of Ludovika University of Public Service organized its now traditional Erasmus Staff Week program series between May 19 and 21.
Our guests arrived from various countries: we welcomed staff members from our partnering universities in Belgium, Kenya, China, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland and Türkiye.
During the three-day event, participants received a comprehensive overview of the university’s operations, met faculty coordinators, and learned about the structure and educational opportunities of the various faculties. Alongside the professional programs, participants also become acquainted with specialties of Hungarian cuisine, and had the opportunity to visit the city’s main landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament Building.

🇭🇺🇺🇿 Dr. Tibor Bíró, Director of the Institute of Environmental Sustainability, and Dr. Tamás Pálvölgyi, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Water Sciences at Ludovika University of Public Service, accompanied by F***y Felvinczi, International Relations Coordinator, LUPS, visited Uzbekistan to further strengthen the cooperation between our universities.

🤝 During their programme, the delegation visited the Agency for Public Administration Efficiency at the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanisation Engineers and Bukhara State University, where they discussed joint opportunities, including lecturer and student exchange programmes.

🇭🇺🇦🇹A distinguished event took place at the National University of Public Service on the 13th of May, as former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel received the prestigious Ludovika Prize in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Central European cooperation.
The ceremony highlighted values that matter now more than ever: leadership, responsibility, public service, strategic vision, and the importance of preserving both national identity and European unity. Discussions focused on how cooperation remains essential in addressing today’s major challenges, from energy security and geopolitical tensions to the future of Europe itself.

📌🇪🇺 The core message is the following: Europe’s true strength lies in its people, education of youth, rule of law, and the ability of nations to work together while respecting their unique traditions and identities.

🗣️The second day of the Ludovika Festival, also delivered a wide-ranging programme, concentrating on the most urgent questions shaping our world today. From digital governance and AI ethics to water diplomacy, geopolitics, and the future of education, experts, diplomats, academics, and students came together for meaningful exchange of ideas and sharing valuable perspectives on global challenges. Sessions also highlighted storytelling in the age of AI, civic responsibility, and the role of higher education in a rapidly changing world.

🎉Alongside the thought-provoking panel discussions, and diverse point of views from around the world, the outdoor programs provided an authentic festival experience.

🗣️From space exploration to hybrid warfare, the first day of the Ludovika Festival brought together leading experts, diplomats, and students for insightful discussions on today’s key global challenges. Astronauts from the HUNOR Program shared their experiences, while professionals explored geopolitics, AI, cybersecurity, energy security, diplomacy, climate change, and the future of warfare, highlighting the importance of innovation and cooperation at the same time.

🎊Beyond the panel discussions, the festival offered concerts, exhibitions, outdoor screenings, and interactive programs as well.

🌍 Water & Climate in Focus at Ludovika

Within the Ludovika Scholars Program, the UNESCO Chair in Water Conflict Management - Student’s Science Club hosted an inspiring event at the Ludovika University of Public Service.

🎓 Svjetlana Lolic (University of Banja Luka) presented on monitoring surface water quality in a changing climate, highlighting real-world challenges from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

💬 Tamás Pálvölgyi (UPS Faculty of Water Sciences) sparked a vivid debate with his talk on Water and Climate Change: Rhetorics or Reality?

🤝 The event strengthened international dialogue and collaboration on urgent water challenges.

🇦🇿At our latest Ludovika Turkic Dialogues event, experts discussed Azerbaijan’s multi-vector foreign policy, its unique position between East and West, and the evolving balance of power in the South Caucasus.

🤝From energy cooperation to the growing Hungary–Azerbaijan partnership, the conversation highlighted how geography, history, and strategy continue to shape global dynamics today.