This move by Orban was easy to anticipate, and it is very unfortunate, but i see a possible solution. America has a tradition of funding universities in countries where the culture is decidedly illiberal, notably in the Middle East.  This is an opportunity for Germany or the EU as a whole to do likewise.  The Hungarian bill is no doubt an attempt to reduce the influence of Soros, whose principal activities other than currency speculation have made him a thorn in the side of illiberal Eastern European regimes. If Germany or the EU were to offer to take over funding of the CEU, and Soros were to step aside entirely, the bill would be dropped and the University could continue. Soros won't be around much longer anyhow, and it would be a great pity to close an essential institution (essential for Hungary) over bad blood between him and the Hungarian right.