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Hungary’s new sovereignty law: A firm stand against foreign influence
On May 13, 2025, a new bill titled “On the Transparency of Public Life” was submitted to the Hungarian parliament.
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Brussels wants to tie our hands against foreign-funded political pressure
Brussels is pushing a new directive that would force Hungary to surrender control over who can influence its public life — even if that means surrendering to foreign-funded organizations acting...
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23 billion reasons to pay attention: The foreign network funding political pressure in Hungary
The Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO) has confirmed that foreign-funded political pressure operations in Hungary received at least HUF 23 billion in support between 2022 and February 2025.
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Internews channelled US public funds to Hungarian media critical of government
The organization is particularly active in central and eastern Europe, especially in Poland and Hungary.
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The hand that feeds - Internews' role in shaping leftist media
The Sovereignty Protection Office has identified Internews as a key conduit for funneling U.S. public funds into Hungarian media.
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Sovereignty Protection Office uncovers corruption linked to USAID scandal
The Sovereignty Protection Office's 16-page report presented in detail "how a comprehensive international network helped US public monies get converted into "private money", then "domestic money".
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Hungary’s suspicions confirmed: USAID’s influence network exposed
For years, Hungary has warned that USAID is not merely a development agency but a tool of U.S. political influence.
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Sovereignty Protection Office: Network interfering with Hungary’s 2022 election is still active
The Sovereignty Protection Office said 5.5 million US dollars were sent to Hungary through US-registered Action for Democracy (A4D).
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Sovereignty Protection Office: Foreign network active in 2022 election influence and war escalation
The network that influenced Hungary's 2022 parliamentary elections from abroad remains active today and is working towards escalating the war in Ukraine, according to a report released by the Sovereignty Protection Office on Wednesday.
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Sovereignty Protection Office rejects Venice Commission report
In calling for scrapping the sovereignty protection law, the Venice Commission is clearly seeking to strip Hungary of the tools to protect its national autonomy and to stand up against foreign attempts of influence.
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Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Office to start operating on Feb 1
Tamás Lánczi said it was important to note that the organization was not an authority but an office, and as such, it would not mount investigations or issue sanctions.
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Sovereignty Protection Office to safeguard Hungary's elections
Tamás Lánczi said the new body will aim to “protect the country’s economic, cultural, communication and political identity and independence."
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Lawmakers approve law on protecting national sovereignty
The bill submitted by ruling party MPs was passed with 140 votes in favor and 50 against.