Tens of thousands of Hungarians protested against a new law aimed at monitoring foreign funding for NGOs and media, which they believe threatens their sovereignty and civil rights. Dubbed the 'Transparency of Public Life,' this legislation allows the Hungarian government to blacklist organizations receiving foreign funds, modeled after Russia's foreign agent law. Protestors, holding an EU flag marked 'HELP,' are calling for the European Union to respond to Hungary’s apparent violations of EU values, as the government gains increased power over civil society and press freedom.
The Hungarian government’s new legislation on monitoring foreign funding for NGOs is seen by activists as a direct threat to press freedom and civil society.
Protestors in Budapest are demanding the European Union intervene, showing solidarity through a large EU flag with the word 'HELP' emblazoned on it.
The new law could grant the government sweeping powers to blacklist organizations receiving foreign funds, adversely affecting their operational capabilities.
There are growing concerns that Hungary's policies are undermining democratic values, with protestors appealing to the EU to uphold its foundational principles.
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