Speaking online from Washington, DC, at a press conference by the university, Ignatieff voiced disappointment over the new law, which he said had been “forced through” parliament hastily and without any debate.

Ignatieff confirmed CEU’s earlier position that the university would go on with its courses “under any condition” and added that continuing in Budapest, “home to the university”, was a top priority.

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