Frank Furedi, a sociology professor who served as the executive director of MCC Brussels, announced his resignation on Monday. Furedi stated that his departure was effective immediately, citing a "persistent failure" by the organization to provide contractually agreed-upon funds. His resignation follows a period of financial instability at the Brussels-based thinktank, which is widely considered to be a favorite of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

A spokesperson for MCC Brussels confirmed the resignation and acknowledged that the organization has failed to pay its staff in the EU capital for the months of July and August. The thinktank, which was established in late 2022, was designed to challenge the prevailing political discourse in Brussels and promote views aligned with the Hungarian government’s platform. While the organization has confirmed the payroll issues, it has not yet provided a detailed explanation regarding the cause of the funding delay or a timeline for when employees might expect to receive their back pay. The situation highlights ongoing questions regarding the financial sustainability and operational stability of the institution as it attempts to maintain its presence in the European political sphere.