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MacArthur Foundation Defies Trump, Increasing Funding Amidst Concerns of Authoritarianism

John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundation, is publicly resisting pressure from the Trump administration, unlike many other organizations, pledging to increase funding by over 20% in 2025 and 2026 to counter federal funding cuts and support free speech and investment, warning of potential s...

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Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law

Slovakia's parliament passed a law on April 16th requiring NGOs to disclose all funding sources, including major donors, under penalty of fines; while the government claims it promotes transparency, critics see it as a tool to silence dissent, drawing parallels to similar laws in Russia.

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Slovakia's Controversial NGO Law Sparks Protests

Slovakia's parliament is debating a law restricting NGOs, which critics say mirrors Russia's approach and could violate human rights; thousands protested, and the law's passage would weaken anti-corruption efforts.

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Brussels Congress Advocates for Release of Ukrainians Held by Russia

Over 300 activists, mostly Russians, attended the third Congress of Anti-War Initiatives in Brussels (April 8-9), advocating for the release of thousands of Ukrainian civilians, prisoners of war, and deported children held by Russia, with support from the European Parliament.

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AfD Demands End to Funding for Anti-Extremism Projects in Brandenburg

The AfD in Brandenburg's state parliament is demanding an end to state funding for projects combating right-wing extremism, drawing sharp criticism from the SPD and CDU. The AfD cites concerns about political neutrality of funded organizations, while the SPD and CDU highlight the importance of suppo...

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İmamoğlu Arrest Spurs Mass Protests, Underscoring Turkish Civil Society's Strength

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sparked widespread protests across Turkey, led by various civil society groups and notably featuring a strong response from Gen Z, challenging preconceived notions of their political apathy and demonstrating the significance of organized opposition to perc...

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Trump Threatens Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofit Groups

President Trump is threatening to revoke the tax-exempt status of several nonprofit organizations, including environmental groups and CREW, a government ethics watchdog, potentially impacting their funding and ability to operate; this follows similar actions against law firms and universities.

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Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law Amid Protests

Slovakia passed a law requiring NGOs to disclose funding sources and major contributors, prompting widespread protests and accusations of mimicking restrictive Russian legislation; the government removed some elements after criticism from the EU.

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Russian Court Orders Closure of Kremlin Critic's Charity

A Russian court ordered the closure of a charity foundation led by Kremlin critic Yevgeny Roizman on Monday, citing alleged financial mismanagement of funds raised for children with spinal muscular atrophy; the foundation plans to appeal.

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AfD Demands End to Funding for Anti-Extremism Projects in Brandenburg

Brandenburg's AfD party is demanding an end to state funding for anti-right-wing extremism projects, sparking criticism from the SPD and CDU, who emphasize the importance of supporting civil society. The AfD argues that some funded organizations lack neutrality.

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EU Parliament Defeats Motion Criticizing NGO Funding

The European Parliament narrowly rejected a motion criticizing EU funding for NGOs, prompting accusations of the EU executive yielding to right-wing pressure, raising questions about the future of transparency, accountability, and civil society organizations within the EU.

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Moscow's Extensive Volunteer Network Supports Special Military Operation

Moscow's volunteers actively support participants in the special military operation and residents of newly incorporated territories, with initiatives like the "Moscow Support" portal and the "Mosvolunteer" center facilitating aid delivery, exceeding 500 tons of supplies from OkVeAn alone, and suppor...

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