Under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungary has escalated its crackdown on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and independent media, especially those funded by the US and international sources. Orban's government is meticulously reviewing organizations that receive US financial assistance, claiming they threaten national sovereignty. He has made controversial statements labeling these organizations as foreign agents. The establishment of the Sovereignty Protection Office is a culmination of this crackdown, as it investigates entities perceived as exerting foreign influence. Critics warn this represents severe democratic backsliding, prompting the EU to withhold millions in funding from Hungary.
"Under Orban, Hungary is leading a crackdown on NGOs and media outlets that receive international funding, aiming to make their existence legally impossible."
"The creation of the Sovereignty Protection Office signals a heightened effort to investigate and suppress organizations deemed to exert foreign influence in Hungary."
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