Egypt has added 35 organizations operating across Europe to its list of terrorist entities, including Albanian organizations based in three different countries, according to reports on the decision by Egyptian authorities.

Among the organizations named is the Islamic Youth Forum, which has been linked to Muhamed Murtezi, currently chairman of the Chair Municipal Council and a representative of the Albanian VLEN coalition.

Murtezi has denied claims that he serves as chairman of the forum. However, photographs and videos published on his social media accounts and the organization's platforms show him participating in several events and delivering Islamic lectures. His political coalition's published biography also states that he previously headed the Islamic Youth League.

The Egyptian decision comes amid Cairo's long-running campaign against the Muslim Brotherhood, which was designated a terrorist organization by Egyptian authorities in 2013, following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.

Founded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood has an extensive international network. Egyptian authorities consider organizations and networks allegedly connected to the movement a threat to national security and seek to restrict their financing, activities and influence abroad.

The designation carries legal consequences under Egyptian law, potentially including restrictions on organizational activities and the freezing of assets falling under Egypt's jurisdiction.

The list reportedly includes Islamic organizations and associations operating in several Western European countries, as well as individuals.

The decision has also brought renewed attention to the alleged links between organizations operating in Europe and the broader international networks associated with the Muslim Brotherhood.