Orbán-Backed Think Tank Breached Lobbying Rules, Claims EU Watchdog

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By Clare CarlileMar 6, 2025, 9:58 am959 ptsInterestingTop
A Hungarian think tank closely linked to autocratic leader Viktor Orbán has been accused of breaking EU lobbying guidelines by failing to declare its funding, DeSmog can report. MCC Brussels has failed to disclose financial figures and funding sources despite lobbying within the EU since 2022, the advocacy…

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