Czechia Prepares Bill Targeting NGOs

Czechia’s government is drafting legislation mirroring Russia’s approach to regulating foreign funding for NGOs, sparking widespread criticism. The proposed law, which would create a public register of NGO subsidies and impose hefty fines, is seen as a potential tool for suppressing dissent and stigmatizing civil society organizations. Critics argue the measure could be used to silence independent voices and replicate tactics employed in countries like Russia and Georgia.

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