Olympic Art Competition in Hungary

Abstract

The present study raises the idea of creating an artistic Olympics to facilitate further scientific, professional and, where approriate, broader social dialogue, taking two dimensions into consideration. On the one hand, it intends to support the realisation of an event of this type in Hungary while articulating valid arguments to emphasise those elements that would make Hungary an ideal organiser. On the other hand, the study offers indicators for further and more thorough scientific examination of the process by outlining the main research directions and methods.

Between Hopes and Reality : About Civil Society and Political Participation in Hungary Between 1990 and 2010

“…This framework regulated the right of association, peaceful assembly and other rights related to the world of politics during the examined period. (Rixer, 2014;Roth, 1989;Máté Szabó, 1998) 124 This framework was 123 The Constitutional framework was replaced piece by piece between 2011 and 2018. The Act XX of 1949, The Constitution of the Hungarian Republic was replaced by the Basic Law of Hungary in 2011, the electoral system was changed in 2012, while the Act II of 1989 on the Freedom of Association was replaced with the civil law in 2013.…”

“…124 Some elements of this framework can be dated a bit earlier. The form of foundations was included into the Civil Code in 1987 (Rixer, 2014) constructed by accepting a new Constitution 125 , establishing a "multi-party system, democracy, and social market-economy". (Act XX of 1949 Preamble) The Constitution incorporated human rights, starting with the right to human dignity and freedom from torture (54 §), continuing with most of the Civil and Political Rights.…”

“…In the early 1990s, associations had to meet only a few standards, and together with foundations, they were given tax returns on a general basis. (Arató -Mikecz, 2015;Rixer, 2014).…”

“…Two-thirds of the board members were delegated by civil society organizations. This was the first time, apart from project financing, that everyday operations of organizations were supported (Kuti, 2008;Rixer, 2014).…”

“…Public bodies are bodies, having a decision-making process similar to associations (as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences or chambers), but having special rights and responsibilities and budget provided by the Central Budget secured by specific legislation. Public benefit companies and non-profit companies are firm-like organizations, the basic rules apply to them are the same as to for-profit enterprises, however their aim is to provide public goods and they do not distribute their profit among owners or shareholders (Rixer, 2014). 135 For more information, visit: Mi az a nonprofit gazdasági társaság?…”