Protesta di oggi in Ungheria, contro il più recente disegno di legge anti-media

The reason why Orban is pushing through all the contested policy through now is so that the population will be tired from protesting by the time he rigs the election in 2026

TL;DR:

Fidesz’s proposed “transparency in public life” law would allow the Sovereignty Protection Office to register NGOs, media, or organizations receiving foreign funding as threats to national sovereignty. Registered entities face restrictions:

* Foreign funding requires permission from a tax authority unit, unauthorized transfers trigger fines up to **25× the received amount**, payable within 15 days.
* **Leaders of listed organizations must submit asset declarations (stricter than for MPs)** and undergo financial screenings. Violations result in fines (€1,240–€5,000) or bans from leadership roles for 5 years.
* **Tax authorities can conduct raids** at offices **or private residences** (e.g., editors’ homes), seize documents/data, and dissolve organizations, transferring assets to a state fund.
* Banks must monitor accounts of listed entities, freeze suspicious transactions for 5 days, and report to authorities. Non-compliant banks face liability for unpaid fines.
* **Anonymous reports can trigger investigations, with no legal remedy against inclusion in the register.** Courts may only annul SPO decisions, not amend them.
* The law applies to any foreign support (monetary, services, grants), i**ncluding from dual citizens or foreign-registered entities. Domestic donors must sign affidavits confirming non-foreign origins for donations.**

Fun fact:

“foreign funding” includes even a Hungarian citizen paying a monthly subscription to a news outlet from outside Hungary.

Stand up for the freedom of press dear neighboursput as much pressure so they can’t pass the bill.