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Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary

Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary

In a fresh attempt to silence critical voices, Hungary’s government has submitted a “defence of sovereignty” bill to parliament that will give a government controlled body broad powers to target civil society and independent media. The bill purportedly aims to prevent the influence of foreign interests that threaten Hungary’s sovereignty or national security. But the bill’s vague wording would enable …

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