The ruling Fidesz party in Hungary has delayed a vote on the 'Transparency in Public Life' bill, which seeks to limit foreign funding for media organizations and NGOs. The bill has incited significant public protests and criticism from rights groups and European authorities advocating for its withdrawal. As the Fidesz party contemplates how to approach the bill due to internal disagreements, the draft legislation faces scrutiny for potentially suppressing press freedom and attacking civil society, echoing concerns like those regarding Russia's 'foreign agent' law.
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is postponing a parliamentary vote on a controversial bill to limit foreign funding for media and NGOs, amid widespread protests.
The proposed 'Transparency in Public Life' law would enable government agencies to penalize media and NGOs deemed a threat to Hungary's sovereignty.
Despite Fidesz's two-thirds majority, the parliamentary leader acknowledged internal debate regarding legal measures needed under the proposed legislation.
The draft legislation has evoked significant pushback from rights groups and international entities, including demands for its withdrawal from the European Commission.
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