"Using Hungarian public money - funnelled through legally insulated foundations partly funded by Russian oil revenues - Orbán has built a cross-border network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists."
"The MCC funds a sprawling network of think tanks, publications, fellowships and summits all pushing a radical right agenda - all bankrolled by the Hungarian government."
"Founded in 1996 as a modest educational institution for talented Hungarian students, MCC was significantly enlarged in 2020 when Hungary's Fidesz-majority National Assembly transferred to it 10% stakes in two of Hungary's largest companies."
Viktor Orbán has established a far-right network using Hungarian public funds and Russian oil revenues. This network includes think tanks, journalists, and activists promoting a radical right agenda. The Mathias Corvinus Collegium, funded by the Hungarian government, plays a central role in this initiative. In 2020, it received substantial assets, including stakes in major companies and significant cash, leading to an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. This development positions Hungary as a potential intellectual powerhouse in the far-right movement across Europe.
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