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Hungarian plan to target foreign influence fuels NGO and media fears

Campaigners say ‘sovereignty’ law is further step by Viktor Orbán to silence critics and solidify control

Hungarian rights advocates have raised fears over new legislation that they say could put more pressure on independent media and civil society groups.

The draft bill, which Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party is expected to submit on Tuesday, is set to propose creating a new office tasked with investigating activities that threaten Hungary’s “sovereignty”.

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