EU Condemns Hungary's Controversial NGO Funding Law | JQJO

The European Commission strongly condemned Hungary's draft law restricting foreign funding for NGOs and media, deeming it a violation of EU principles. The law, part of Prime Minister Orbán's 'Spring Clean' campaign, would allow the government to register and potentially freeze funding for organizations deemed threats to national sovereignty. The Commission urged Hungary to withdraw the bill, threatening further action if it's adopted. Meanwhile, MEPs and NGOs are demanding intervention, with some calling for EU funding freezes and legal challenges. Hungary defends the law, claiming it's necessary to address foreign interference in its politics.