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El Salvador NGOs Challenge Foreign Agents Law
In El Salvador, a new law imposing a 30% tax on foreign funding for NGOs has prompted a constitutional challenge, with organizations citing concerns about government overreach and the recent suspension of operations by Cristosal, a human rights group critical of President Bukele.
El Salvador NGOs Challenge Foreign Agents Law
In El Salvador, a new law imposing a 30% tax on foreign funding for NGOs has prompted a constitutional challenge, with organizations citing concerns about government overreach and the recent suspension of operations by Cristosal, a human rights group critical of President Bukele.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Investigation Launched into University of Michigan's Foreign Funding
The U.S. Education Department launched an investigation into the University of Michigan's foreign funding following the arrest of two Chinese scientists on charges of smuggling biological materials into the U.S., raising national security concerns about the university's vulnerability to Chinese infl...
Federal Investigation Launched into University of Michigan's Foreign Funding
The U.S. Education Department launched an investigation into the University of Michigan's foreign funding following the arrest of two Chinese scientists on charges of smuggling biological materials into the U.S., raising national security concerns about the university's vulnerability to Chinese infl...
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Postpones Vote on Controversial Foreign Funding Bill
Hungary's parliament postponed a vote on a controversial bill targeting foreign-funded organizations until autumn, following widespread protests and criticism that it would stifle civil society and independent media, similar to Russia's "foreign agent" law.
Hungary Postpones Vote on Controversial Foreign Funding Bill
Hungary's parliament postponed a vote on a controversial bill targeting foreign-funded organizations until autumn, following widespread protests and criticism that it would stifle civil society and independent media, similar to Russia's "foreign agent" law.
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44% Bias Score
EU Demands Hungary Withdraw Bill Restricting Foreign Funding for NGOs and Media
The European Commission demanded Hungary withdraw a bill limiting foreign funding for NGOs and media, citing concerns it violates EU law and threatens freedom of speech, prompting protests and potential EU sanctions.
EU Demands Hungary Withdraw Bill Restricting Foreign Funding for NGOs and Media
The European Commission demanded Hungary withdraw a bill limiting foreign funding for NGOs and media, citing concerns it violates EU law and threatens freedom of speech, prompting protests and potential EU sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary's Proposed Law Sparks EU Condemnation
The European Commission condemned Hungary's proposed law requiring foreign-funded organizations to obtain government permission, deeming it a serious violation of EU law, while tens of thousands protested in Budapest against what critics call the "Putinization" of Hungary.
Hungary's Proposed Law Sparks EU Condemnation
The European Commission condemned Hungary's proposed law requiring foreign-funded organizations to obtain government permission, deeming it a serious violation of EU law, while tens of thousands protested in Budapest against what critics call the "Putinization" of Hungary.
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56% Bias Score
Hungary's "Transparency Act": Crackdown on Civil Society and Media
Hungary's new "Public Life Transparency Act" allows the government to regulate foreign funding of NGOs and media deemed threats to national interests, sparking widespread protests and concerns about mirroring Russia's restrictive foreign agent law.
Hungary's "Transparency Act": Crackdown on Civil Society and Media
Hungary's new "Public Life Transparency Act" allows the government to regulate foreign funding of NGOs and media deemed threats to national interests, sparking widespread protests and concerns about mirroring Russia's restrictive foreign agent law.
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40% Bias Score
US Department of Education Investigates University of Michigan's Foreign Funding
The US Department of Education is investigating the University of Michigan for allegedly underreporting $86 million in foreign funding since 2020, prompting concerns about national security and following similar investigations at other universities.
US Department of Education Investigates University of Michigan's Foreign Funding
The US Department of Education is investigating the University of Michigan for allegedly underreporting $86 million in foreign funding since 2020, prompting concerns about national security and following similar investigations at other universities.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Postpones Vote on Bill Targeting Foreign-Funded Groups
The Hungarian government postponed a vote on a bill that would allow it to monitor, penalize, and potentially ban organizations receiving foreign funding, following weeks of protests and warnings that it would stifle civil society and independent media; the vote is now delayed until autumn.
Hungary Postpones Vote on Bill Targeting Foreign-Funded Groups
The Hungarian government postponed a vote on a bill that would allow it to monitor, penalize, and potentially ban organizations receiving foreign funding, following weeks of protests and warnings that it would stifle civil society and independent media; the vote is now delayed until autumn.
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64% Bias Score
El Salvador's Foreign Agent Law Mirrors Authoritarian Trends
El Salvador passed a law regulating foreign agents, mirroring similar legislation in Nicaragua and Venezuela, requiring a 30% tax on NGOs and potentially stifling human rights organizations and independent media.
El Salvador's Foreign Agent Law Mirrors Authoritarian Trends
El Salvador passed a law regulating foreign agents, mirroring similar legislation in Nicaragua and Venezuela, requiring a 30% tax on NGOs and potentially stifling human rights organizations and independent media.
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56% Bias Score
EU Demands Hungary Withdraw Bill Restricting Foreign NGO and Media Funding
The European Commission demanded Hungary withdraw a bill limiting foreign funding for NGOs and media, warning it violates EU law and threatening further action; Hungary, however, insists the bill is needed for transparency and rejects foreign interference claims.
EU Demands Hungary Withdraw Bill Restricting Foreign NGO and Media Funding
The European Commission demanded Hungary withdraw a bill limiting foreign funding for NGOs and media, warning it violates EU law and threatening further action; Hungary, however, insists the bill is needed for transparency and rejects foreign interference claims.
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52% Bias Score
El Salvador Passes Controversial Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs
El Salvador's Congress passed a law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register and pay a 30% tax, prompting criticism as a censorship tool designed to silence dissent; the law grants broad powers to a new government body to regulate and potentially shut down NGOs, echoing similar measures in...
El Salvador Passes Controversial Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs
El Salvador's Congress passed a law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register and pay a 30% tax, prompting criticism as a censorship tool designed to silence dissent; the law grants broad powers to a new government body to regulate and potentially shut down NGOs, echoing similar measures in...
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52% Bias Score
EU Editors Condemn Hungary's 'Foreign Agent' Law Threatening Free Press
More than 90 European editors and publishers signed a statement condemning a Hungarian bill that would allow the government to monitor, penalize, and potentially ban organizations receiving foreign funding, including EU grants, drawing parallels to Russia's 'foreign agent' law and warning it could e...
EU Editors Condemn Hungary's 'Foreign Agent' Law Threatening Free Press
More than 90 European editors and publishers signed a statement condemning a Hungarian bill that would allow the government to monitor, penalize, and potentially ban organizations receiving foreign funding, including EU grants, drawing parallels to Russia's 'foreign agent' law and warning it could e...
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52% Bias Score
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