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Hungary's New Government Cuts Funding for Right-Wing Think Tanks

4/15/2026

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Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, oversaw the right-wing think-tank network, including the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) and the Danube Institute, to promote conservative ideas in Europe and the United States.
The new government, led by the Tisza party, plans to cut public funding for these networks, raising questions about their future.
Analysts say the far-right's international connections may face challenges as Hungary's political landscape shifts.

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Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, oversaw the right-wing think-tank network, including the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) and the Danube Institute, to promote conservative ideas in Europe and the United States.
The new government, led by the Tisza party, plans to cut public funding for these networks, raising questions about their future.
Analysts say the far-right's international connections may face challenges as Hungary's political landscape shifts.