The chancellors would have the power to veto decisions that may pose a risk to the institution’s finances. Balog said the aim is to create an appropriate balance between university autonomy and responsible and efficient financial operations.

Under the proposal, the Pető Institute of Conductive Education, known around the world for its work for children with locomotive disorders, will be put under state management.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences University would be separated from the Semmelweis University. Balog said he hoped that parliament would pass the amendments before its summer recess.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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