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Frank Furedi (R) and Matthew Karnitsching at the May 20, 2026 launch of the book In Defence of Populism

Populism: A Way of Doing Politics That Is Here To Stay

Javier Villamor May 21, 2026

The launch of Hungarian-British sociologist Frank Furedi’s new book evolved into a much broader discussion about representation, elites, and the traditional political system.

MCC Brussels Prepares Counteroffensive After Orbán’s Fall

Javier Villamor April 17, 2026

Péter Magyar is determined to starve out Brussels’ most influential conservative think tank but its leadership believes the organization will continue to exist and gain weight as the European Right’s intellectual hub.

Brussels Cheers Orbán’s Defeat—But His Ideas Live On

Javier Villamor April 15, 2026

As EU leaders welcome Hungary’s new government, allies of the former prime minister say little has changed beneath the surface.

“The EU has developed tools capable of shaping national elections”—Democracy Interference Observatory head Richard Schenk

Javier Villamor April 11, 2026

“If the European Union starts to consider democratically elected governments illegitimate simply because they do not share the dominant political line in Brussels, then the problem is no longer Viktor Orbán.”

Facebook Rules ‘Tilt Playing Field’ Against Orbán—MCC

TEC News April 9, 2026

Thousands of Fidesz comments disappeared from public view, while opposition posts stayed visible, revealing unequal conditions ahead of Hungary’s elections

Parents in Firing Line as EU Debates ‘Conversion Practices’ Ban

Michael Curzon March 25, 2026

Concerns are growing that the undefined scope of “conversion practices” could capture therapy, guidance, and even private conversations at home.

Brussels and the Ballot Box: New Study Denounces EU Election Influence

Javier Villamor March 23, 2026

The combination of control of funds, digital rules, and legal procedures allows the EU to sway the political context ahead of elections in member states.

Man reads newspaper whose front page reads FAKE NEWS (AI-generated)

MCC Brussels: No Evidence Behind Allegation of Russian Influence in Hungary Vote

Rebeka Kis March 12, 2026

The conservative think tank’s researchers say claims of Russian interference in Hungary are “cynical, hypocritical, and dangerous.”

A demonstrator waves a rainbow flag as activists protest outside the Cypriot parliament in Nicosia on May 25, 2023 over proposed amendments by the right-wing party Elam to a bill on the criminalisation of "gay conversion therapy."

Brussels Considers Banning Conversion Therapies

Javier Villamor March 3, 2026

The initiative has sparked concern among those who believe open dialogue and psychological support are important to explore complex emotions safely.

Workers put up giant LGBT flags on the facade of a building of the European Council on May 13, 2025 in Brussels, a few days ahead of the Brussels’ Pride.

“The Perversion of Aid”: How the EU’s NGO Funding Model Fuels Political Activism

Zoltán Kottász February 24, 2026

Speakers at a Budapest conference argued that former U.S. and current EU funding programmes overtly promote progressive causes instead of traditional development goals.

Tag: MCC Brussels

Populism: A Way of Doing Politics That Is Here To Stay

MCC Brussels Prepares Counteroffensive After Orbán’s Fall

Brussels Cheers Orbán’s Defeat—But His Ideas Live On

“The EU has developed tools capable of shaping national elections”—Democracy Interference Observatory head Richard Schenk

Facebook Rules ‘Tilt Playing Field’ Against Orbán—MCC

Parents in Firing Line as EU Debates ‘Conversion Practices’ Ban

Brussels and the Ballot Box: New Study Denounces EU Election Influence

MCC Brussels: No Evidence Behind Allegation of Russian Influence in Hungary Vote

Brussels Considers Banning Conversion Therapies

“The Perversion of Aid”: How the EU’s NGO Funding Model Fuels Political Activism

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