Hungarian Parliament to postpone vote on transparency law until after summer recess 😔

Máté Kocsis, leader of the Fidesz party, announced the removal of the transparency law from the legislative agenda until after summer, postponing the debate on the proposal aimed at restricting independent press and NGOs. The law, which would complicate operations for organizations receiving foreign funding, will be discussed in the fall session. Kocsis emphasized the need for legal measures to protect sovereignty, while János Lázár expressed uncertainty about the law's adoption in its current form. The proposal includes severe penalties for organizations accepting foreign funds, including fines and restrictions on tax donations.