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EU Condemns Hungary's Restrictive NGO Bill
The European Commission condemned a Hungarian bill restricting NGOs, warning of EU repercussions if enacted; the bill requires NGOs to seek permission for foreign funding and subjects them to audits, potentially affecting independent media and organizations deemed threats to Hungary's sovereignty.
EU Condemns Hungary's Restrictive NGO Bill
The European Commission condemned a Hungarian bill restricting NGOs, warning of EU repercussions if enacted; the bill requires NGOs to seek permission for foreign funding and subjects them to audits, potentially affecting independent media and organizations deemed threats to Hungary's sovereignty.
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44% 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
Israel to Tax Foreign NGO Funding to Curb Political Influence
Israel is considering a bill to tax up to 80% of donations to Israeli NGOs from foreign political entities, aiming to curb foreign influence on its domestic policy after discovering over NIS 2.4 billion in funding to 485 organizations between 2012 and 2024.
Israel to Tax Foreign NGO Funding to Curb Political Influence
Israel is considering a bill to tax up to 80% of donations to Israeli NGOs from foreign political entities, aiming to curb foreign influence on its domestic policy after discovering over NIS 2.4 billion in funding to 485 organizations between 2012 and 2024.
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68% Bias Score
Chinese NGOs Intimidate Critics at UN Meetings
An ICIJ investigation reveals that Chinese NGOs with UN consultative status, many linked to the Chinese government, are intimidating human rights activists and suppressing criticism at UN meetings, particularly targeting Tibetans, illustrating China's growing influence within the UN system.
Chinese NGOs Intimidate Critics at UN Meetings
An ICIJ investigation reveals that Chinese NGOs with UN consultative status, many linked to the Chinese government, are intimidating human rights activists and suppressing criticism at UN meetings, particularly targeting Tibetans, illustrating China's growing influence within the UN system.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Strengthen Border Security, Consider Sanctions Against NGOs Involved in Migrant Smuggling
Greek Ministers of Migration and Maritime Affairs met to discuss combating illegal immigration, focusing on strengthening the Coast Guard and potentially sanctioning NGOs involved in migrant smuggling based on pending court cases involving 18,500 miles of coastline.
Greece to Strengthen Border Security, Consider Sanctions Against NGOs Involved in Migrant Smuggling
Greek Ministers of Migration and Maritime Affairs met to discuss combating illegal immigration, focusing on strengthening the Coast Guard and potentially sanctioning NGOs involved in migrant smuggling based on pending court cases involving 18,500 miles of coastline.
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48% Bias Score
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Opaque NGO Funding
A European Court of Auditors report revealed €7.4 billion in EU and national funding to NGOs between 2021 and 2023, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential misuse of funds for activities such as protests and lobbying, prompting calls for reform.
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Opaque NGO Funding
A European Court of Auditors report revealed €7.4 billion in EU and national funding to NGOs between 2021 and 2023, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential misuse of funds for activities such as protests and lobbying, prompting calls for reform.
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56% 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
Bukele Proposes 30% Tax on NGO Foreign Donations After Eviction Protest in El Salvador
El Salvador's President Bukele announced a proposed 30% tax on NGO foreign donations following a protest by 300 families facing eviction due to an $800,000 debt; police evicted the protesters, leading to criticism from human rights groups, and Bukele alleges the protest was orchestrated by oppositio...
Bukele Proposes 30% Tax on NGO Foreign Donations After Eviction Protest in El Salvador
El Salvador's President Bukele announced a proposed 30% tax on NGO foreign donations following a protest by 300 families facing eviction due to an $800,000 debt; police evicted the protesters, leading to criticism from human rights groups, and Bukele alleges the protest was orchestrated by oppositio...
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56% Bias Score
Israel Debates Bill Imposing 80% Tax on Foreign-Funded NGOs
The Israeli parliament is debating a bill that would impose an 80% tax on non-governmental organizations receiving most of their funding from foreign entities, aiming to reduce foreign influence and restricting their access to the courts.
Israel Debates Bill Imposing 80% Tax on Foreign-Funded NGOs
The Israeli parliament is debating a bill that would impose an 80% tax on non-governmental organizations receiving most of their funding from foreign entities, aiming to reduce foreign influence and restricting their access to the courts.
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56% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
EU Audit Clears NGOs of Value Violations, but Highlights Funding Transparency Gaps
A European Court of Auditors report found no evidence of NGOs violating European values in a sample audit of 90 contracts, but highlighted shortcomings in transparency and risk assessment, sparking debate over EU NGO funding and lobbying practices.
EU Audit Clears NGOs of Value Violations, but Highlights Funding Transparency Gaps
A European Court of Auditors report found no evidence of NGOs violating European values in a sample audit of 90 contracts, but highlighted shortcomings in transparency and risk assessment, sparking debate over EU NGO funding and lobbying practices.
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44% Bias Score
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