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German CDU Faces Backlash Over Migration Policy, Sparks Funding Inquiry

Hundreds of thousands protested in Germany against the CDU party's collaboration with the AfD on stricter migration policies, prompting a parliamentary inquiry into state funding for involved NGOs and sparking accusations of intimidation.

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Niger Junta to Determine Transition Length Amidst Increased NGO Control

Niger's military junta will hold "national meetings" from February 15-19 to determine the length of its transition, following the 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum; the junta also increased control over NGOs, potentially impacting aid delivery.

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Hungary to Legally Target Foreign-Funded NGOs and Media

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Friday that his government will legally target NGOs and media outlets funded by the U.S. and other international sources, claiming they seek to topple his government, a move critics say is similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' law and further erodes d...

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EU Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of NGO Grants Amid Lobbying Dispute

The European Parliament's budgetary control committee, led by the EPP, is demanding scrutiny of EU grants given to NGOs, think tanks, and business associations, following accusations of misused funds for lobbying, potentially affecting five directorates-general.

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US Halts NGO Funding Over Illegal Immigration Concerns

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the department's decision to stop all grant funding to NGOs, citing concerns that these organizations are facilitating illegal immigration by operating in Mexico and assisting illegal border crossings; the move affects over $380 million ...

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Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Sparking UN Concern

The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, prompting the UN to express deep concern over the impact on humanitarian aid and the worsening crisis, impacting a population where half are women.

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German CDU/CSU Faces Backlash Over NGO Funding Inquiry After Migration Policy Vote

Following a controversial vote on stricter migration policies with the far-right AfD, the CDU/CSU in Germany faces mass protests from numerous NGOs, some state-funded. The CDU/CSU launched a parliamentary inquiry targeting 17 NGOs, questioning their political neutrality and threatening funding cuts.

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USAID Dismantling: Impact on NGOs in Russia and Belarus

The United States is disbanding its Agency for International Development (USAID), reducing its staff from 10,000 to 290, impacting numerous NGOs in Russia, Belarus, and Moldova that relied on its funding for human rights and election monitoring; Russia and Belarus praised the decision.

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EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found

The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.

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US Aid Freeze Cripples Russian Civil Society

The Trump administration's 90-day freeze on foreign aid has created a funding crisis for numerous Russian NGOs and exiled media outlets, many of whom rely heavily on US funding and face potential closure, marking a significant blow to Russian civil society.

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Israel Bans Two NGOs Tied to Outlaws Hamas and Islamic Movement

Israel banned two NGOs, "Ifshaa' Al-Salam" and "Mu'assat Al-Silm Al-Ajtma'i Lil-Islah Wal-Tahkim", on Tuesday for ties to Hamas and the outlawed Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement, following intelligence indicating they continued the branch's activities under the guise of addressing violence in...

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Taliban Orders Afghan NGOs to Stop Employing Women

The Taliban government in Afghanistan ordered all NGOs to stop employing women, threatening to revoke their licenses if they don't comply, escalating tensions with international aid organizations and the UN, which documented increased interference with humanitarian work; this follows a similar order...

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