Hungary’s parliament approves a crackdown on foreign-backed civil society groups despite an international outcry, in a move seen as targeting US billionaire George Soros.
A new law, passed by 130 votes to 44, will force groups receiving more than 24,000 euros ($26,000) annually in overseas funding to register as a “foreign-supported organization,” or risk closure for noncompliance.
They will also have to use the label “foreign-supported organization” on their websites, press releases and other publications.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his government would pursue a similar bill that would restrict foreign government funding to Israeli organizations.
The proposal would primarily apply to human rights groups, many of which receive the bulk of their funding from abroad, and significantly ratchet up pressure on left-wing groups critical of Israeli policies.
— with AFP
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