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Guardian

European Commission launches rule-of-law disciplinary procedure against Hungary

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."

Reuters

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.

France 24

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Verity

The EC is suing Hungary in the Court of Justice, arguing the law is in breach" of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights, which include the right to private family life, freedom of expression and association, and legal confidentiality.

Magyarnemzet

The commission claims Hungary is violating the EU's internal market rules, e-commerce directive, and data protection laws, citing the sovereignty law's authorization of broad access to data and potential stigmitization of the organizations it investigates.

While Western governments have accused the law of being similar to Russia's "foreign agents" law, Hungary claims it was passed in response to the US and EU funding domestic organizations in its country.

EU Sues Hungary Over 'National Sovereignty' Law

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