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Meanwhile, Fidesz openly awaits financial support from abroad
Telex.hu 2025.05.20 14:27

Meanwhile, Fidesz openly awaits financial support from abroad

The Hungarian parliament will be debating a bill submitted by Fidesz, claiming to increase transparency in public life but in reality designed to undermine media outlets and NGOs funded from abroad. The bill would require organizations receiving foreign funds to prove the origin of donations, while Fidesz itself continues to welcome foreign donations without clear verification methods.

Anyone funded from abroad should not deal with public affairs! – how the Hungarian government is going after NGOs it doesn't like
Telex.hu 2025.02.27 10:36

Anyone funded from abroad should not deal with public affairs! – how the Hungarian government is going after NGOs it doesn't like

Tamás Lánczi, President of the Sovereignty Protection Office, discussed the Hungarian government's efforts to combat foreign-funded actors perceived as a threat. Viktor Orbán declared war on a 'network' of journalists, judges, politicians, and NGOs, accusing them of serving foreign interests. The government plans to investigate and potentially sanction organizations receiving foreign subsidies. The government's actions are raising concerns about freedom of speech and civil society in Hungary.