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Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank MCC Brussels in fresh crisis as its head quits

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Belgium category. Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Frank Furedi announces resignation with immediate effect after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’

The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite Brussels thinktank has quit, citing unpaid wages following the change of government in Hungary.

Sociology professor Frank Furedi said he was resigning as executive director of MCC Brussels with “immediate effect” on Monday over “persistent failure to provide the contractually agreed funds”.

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