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German Union Party Questions Funding of 17 Organizations After Anti-Government Protests

The German Union party launched a "small inquiry" into 17 organizations, questioning their funding and political activities after protests against the CDU, raising concerns about government efforts to influence NGOs.

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CDU Defends Inquiry into NGO Funding Amidst Coalition Tensions

Following criticism, CDU politician Thorsten Frei defended a 551-question parliamentary inquiry into NGO funding, stating that publicly funded NGOs should refrain from general political activities while acknowledging the right to protest. The inquiry, prompted by recent anti-rightwing demonstrations...

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CDU Inquiry into NGO Funding Sparks Accusations of Attack on Democracy

Germany's CDU/CSU bloc faces criticism for an inquiry into NGO funding, including antifascist groups, amid accusations of retaliation for recent protests; the move is condemned by other parties as an attack on democracy.

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EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout

Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.

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Germany Cuts Funding to Israeli Human Rights NGOs

The German government cut funding to Israeli human rights NGOs Zochrot and New Profile, reducing Zochrot's budget by 25% and New Profile's by 50%, following similar cuts to Palestinian NGOs; this has sparked criticism regarding its implications for human rights advocacy and freedom of expression.

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Double Fatal Shooting in West Bank; Germany Halts Funding to Human Rights Groups

Two Israeli women, Rachel Cohen and Aliza Reiz, were shot dead in al-Funduq, West Bank, on October 26, 2024, along with Israeli police officer Elad Yaakov Winkelstein. Germany's subsequent suspension of funding to several Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups has sparked controversy, raising q...

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German CDU/CSU Inquiry Targets Funding of NGOs, Sparks Civil Society Concerns

The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Germany's Bundestag submitted a 551-question inquiry to the federal government investigating the political neutrality and funding of various NGOs, including those involved in antifascist protests, sparking criticism of a potential attack on civil society.

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German CDU/CSU Investigates NGOs After Anti-Government Protests

Following a Bundestag vote where the AfD supported a CDU/CSU migration bill, the CDU/CSU launched an inquiry into 551 NGOs, questioning their funding and political ties, prompting accusations of intimidation and authoritarian tactics.

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German Union Party Investigates NGO Funding Amidst Criticism

The German Union party is reviewing state funding for several NGOs, including environmental and activist groups, due to alleged party affiliations, sparking criticism and raising concerns about freedom of expression and potential retaliation for past protests.

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EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy

The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.

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Germany Defunds Israeli NGOs, Sparking Concerns Over Human Rights

Germany cut funding for two Israeli NGOs, Zochrot (promoting Nakba awareness) and New Profile (supporting conscientious objectors), impacting their operations significantly, raising concerns about freedom of speech and Germany's commitment to human rights in the region.

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