Orban's defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right

"The overwhelming defeat of Orban this week now threatens to bring that support across Europe to a shuddering halt. Change looms elsewhere, too, including for Hungary's ambassador Ferenc Kumin, who has long been close to Orban."

"We expect steps to be taken to try to deprive certain institutions of the funding they previously had and I think in some cases there will be attempts to close them down."

"The Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation (RSLF) has received more than half a million pounds since 2023 from MCC, amounting to more than 90% of its total funding."

Viktor Orban's rule has financially supported various British political figures and institutions aligned with the hard right. With Orban's recent defeat, this support is at risk of ending. Key figures like Ferenc Kumin and media outlets such as Remix News may face significant changes. Frank Furedi anticipates funding cuts for institutions previously supported by Orban's government. The Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation has heavily relied on funding from the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, which is linked to Russian oil interests, raising concerns about its future viability.

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