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EU Urges Hungary to Repeal Controversial NGO Funding Law

5/25/2025

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The European Commission has called on Hungary to repeal a contentious law that restricts foreign funding for NGOs and media, raising alarms about press freedom and democratic values. Proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the law threatens harsh penalties for groups labeled as threats, sparking widespread protests and demands for a freeze on EU funding.

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The European Commission has called on Hungary to repeal a contentious law that restricts foreign funding for NGOs and media, raising alarms about press freedom and democratic values. Proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the law threatens harsh penalties for groups labeled as threats, sparking widespread protests and demands for a freeze on EU funding.