‘Attack on civil society’: why Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank is in crisis
MCC Brussels, a thinktank favored by Viktor Orbán, is facing a funding crisis following the new Hungarian PM Péter Magyar's decision to cut state support. Director Frank Furedi stated the organization needs alternative funding from September but remains committed to its mission, despite criticisms of its transparency and links to Orbán's governance. The thinktank was established in November 2022.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC
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