European Network: Everything You Need to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood's 'Dangerous' Arm

The "European Anti-Racism Network" took a dangerous step by intimidating more than 300 members of the European Parliament following the decision to "classify the Muslim Brotherhood."

The network (an arm of the Muslim Brotherhood) published the names and photos of 306 Members of the European Parliament who voted in favor of a resolution against the infiltration of political Islam in Europe, an act described by politicians as resembling a "wanted list."

In various posts, the organization described the decision as "racist," writing under the MPs' photos: "Remember their names. Remember their faces. History does not forget."

According to observers, this intimidation attempt by the Muslim Brotherhood, particularly through the European Anti-Racism Network, is a desperate move to halt European measures called for by the parliamentary resolution and limit its impact on both the bloc and member states.

Politicians and experts described the network's actions as a "threat" and "blatant incitement," while some warned of the security implications of posting MPs' photos in inflammatory content, calling for criminal law scrutiny.

What is the context of the issue?

The context is the resolution approved by the European Parliament last month, which calls on EU member states to develop a joint strategy to combat Muslim Brotherhood networks.

The resolution, submitted by the European People's Party (EPP), received support from conservatives, far-right parties, and some liberal legislators, passing with 381 votes in favor, 167 against, and 15 abstentions.

The resolution condemns "the infiltration strategy of political Islam aimed at weakening democratic institutions in all EU member states."

It also affirms opposition to legitimizing networks seeking to undermine established civil institutions.

The resolution, a copy of which was reviewed by Al-Ain News, calls on the Vice-President of the Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to propose to the European Council that the Muslim Brotherhood be added to the EU list of terrorist organizations.

Why does the network fear the consequences of the European Parliament's decision?

This resolution named the arms of the Muslim Brotherhood, including the European Anti-Racism Network and other organizations, demanding the cessation of any economic support or funding they receive from European institutions and oversight of their other funding sources.

The resolution also demands the immediate and permanent suspension of any form of economic support, grants, subsidies, or financial aid funded by the EU budget for any organization, institution, NGO, or affiliated entity with direct or indirect links to political Islam networks, including the Muslim Brotherhood.

The European Anti-Racism Network specifically faces threats from this resolution and its included measures, particularly regarding funding.

ENAR has received significant funding from the European Union over the years.

In 2023 and 2024 alone, the amount exceeded €2.5 million, according to the Austrian magazine Express.

The network operates through various campaigns to secure further European funding and access to European institutions.

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) rejected the planned ENAR funding agreement for the 2026–2028 period in July 2026.

The agency had raised questions about the organization's management and operational capacity.

The European Anti-Racism Network complains of losing approximately 80% of its staff following the agency's decision.

What is the relationship between the European Network and the Muslim Brotherhood?

A French government report issued in 2025 stated that the European Anti-Racism Network is very close to the Muslim Brotherhood milieu. The report indicates that the network allows the Brotherhood's youth arm, "Vemiso" (also mentioned in the parliamentary resolution), to bypass its exclusion from EU institutions and disseminate its positions on bloc platforms, as part of a role-swapping process between the two organizations.

The European Network also includes the so-called "European Forum of Muslim Women," which a recent study prepared for the "Center for Documentation of Political Islam" in Austria, reviewed by Al-Ain News, describes as the women's arm of the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe; the umbrella organization for the Muslim Brotherhood on the continent.

From 2010 to 2021, the European Network was headed by Michael Privot, a former member of the Muslim Brotherhood who later announced his separation from it, according to an official report by the European Conservatives and Reformists group, a copy of which was reviewed by Al-Ain News.

According to the report, many member organizations of the European Network have clear ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, including Vemiso, the "Collective Against Islamophobia in Belgium," "Muslim Students of France" (EMF), and the "European Forum of Muslim Women."

Moreover, over the past few years, the European Network coordinated the "European Alliance Against Islamophobia," which was, in reality, a network of influencers affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, according to the same report.

For two decades, the European Network enjoyed substantial material and non-material benefits from the European Commission.

According to inquiries in the European Parliament, the network received €23 million in EU funding between 2007 and 2020. Furthermore, the network frequently participated as a partner and advisor in various initiatives sponsored by the Commission or EU agencies.

In 2021, for example, it participated in a roundtable on "Racial and Climate Justice" alongside European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans.