Key facts
- The EU's Transparency Register has suspended MCC Brussels.
- MCC Brussels is a right-wing think tank.
- MCC Brussels is linked to former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
- The suspension is for failing to disclose financial information and funding sources.
- Corporate Europe Observatory filed a complaint that led to the suspension.
- MCC Brussels can no longer lobby EU officials or access EU institutions.
The European Union's Transparency Register has suspended the right-wing think tank MCC Brussels. This entity is linked to former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The suspension stems from MCC Brussels' failure to disclose crucial financial information and its funding sources. The decision was made by the EU's transparency watchdog following a complaint filed by Corporate Europe Observatory. Corporate Europe Observatory is an organization that advocates for greater transparency within the EU. The suspension means that MCC Brussels can no longer lobby EU officials or access EU institutions under its current registration status. This development raises questions about the financial dealings and influence of organizations connected to political figures within the EU's policy-making processes. The think tank's inability to provide the required financial disclosures has led to this regulatory action.