Hungary\u2019s parliament is reviewing a draft law that would give authorities sweeping powers to investigate and potentially ban organisations it deems a threat to national sovereignty, The Guardian reported. Introduced by a lawmaker from Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n\u2019s Fidesz party, the bill expands the authority of the country\u2019s sovereignty protection office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed legislation targets groups that use foreign funding to influence public life, citing threats such as challenging Hungary\u2019s constitutional identity or Christian values. If passed, authorities could inspect financial records, documents, and devices of listed organisations. Penalties include heavy fines and potential shutdowns for non-compliance or repeated violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Critics warn the law could be used to silence independent media and civil society groups. Opposition politicians liken it to Russia\u2019s \u201cforeign agent\u201d law, calling it a step toward eroding democratic freedoms. The bill follows Orb\u00e1n\u2019s recent pledge to make foreign-funded organisations \u201clegally impossible\u201d and comes amid growing political pressure ahead of elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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