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EU Sues Hungary Over 'National Sovereignty' Law

Above: General view of the European Quarter buildings in Brussels, Belgium, on September 30, 2024. Image copyright: Alberto Pezzali/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The Facts

  • After opening an inquiry into Hungary's "protecting national sovereignty" law in February, the European Commission (EC) announced Thursday that "most of the grievances identified have still not been addressed."

  • The law, passed by the right-wing Fidesz party-controlled Parliament, banned foreign donations to Hungarian election campaigns and established an office to inspect foreign-funded organizations, including with the help of intelligence agencies.

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