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Slovakia Protests Against Controversial NGO Law, Fear Autocracy

4/25/2025

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In Slovakia, fierce protests erupted against a controversial law that restricts NGO operations, drawing comparisons to Russia's "foreign agent" legislation. Demonstrators passionately called on President Peter Pellegrini to veto the bill, which mandates NGOs to reveal donor identities. Critics warn this move undermines constitutional rights and EU regulations, highlighting Prime Minister Robert Fico's troubling shift towards autocracy.

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In Slovakia, fierce protests erupted against a controversial law that restricts NGO operations, drawing comparisons to Russia's "foreign agent" legislation. Demonstrators passionately called on President Peter Pellegrini to veto the bill, which mandates NGOs to reveal donor identities. Critics warn this move undermines constitutional rights and EU regulations, highlighting Prime Minister Robert Fico's troubling shift towards autocracy.