💨 Abstract

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's nationalist party introduced a bill to monitor, restrict, and potentially ban organizations deemed threats to national sovereignty. The legislation expands the powers of Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Office, allowing it to target groups influencing public debate with foreign support. Organizations could be stripped of funding and face severe penalties. This move is part of Orbán's ongoing crackdown on critical media and NGOs ahead of next year's elections.

Courtesy: wtop.com