David Campanale

British social democrat, former local politician and journalist who worked as a fixer and reporter in Romania around 1989; recounted his experiences smuggling materials and helping found the Balvanyós/Tusványos summer university.

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Nov 3, 2025 • 39min

The Death of Communism and the First Ever Tusvanyos | Danube Culture

In this engaging discussion, David Campanale, a British social democrat and former journalist, shares his thrilling tales of smuggling aid into Romania before the fall of communism. Jolme Nemet, a Transylvanian Lutheran activist, reveals how churches served as bastions of anti-communist resistance. They delve into the birth of the Balvanyós Summer University, a vibrant blend of culture, faith, and politics that started in 1990. Listeners are treated to insights on the transformative impact of Tusványos on Hungarian national identity and community.

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