"Civil rights organisations celebrated the delay, with Amnesty International calling it a huge joint success. However, government threats to silence independent voices remain imminent."
"Fidesz’ parliamentary party leader announced the postponement, indicating ongoing debate about the means of addressing concerns related to foreign funding."
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has delayed a vote on controversial legislation aimed at restricting organisations receiving foreign funding, following widespread protests. The proposed law, which allows monitoring and penalisation of these groups, was criticized for mimicking authoritarian tactics and was predicted to pass due to Fidesz’s parliamentary majority. The postponement comes amidst increased advocacy by civil rights groups, who view this as a significant victory. However, concerns persist that the government will continue efforts to undermine independent media and civil society.*
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