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Video. Budapest denies its newly-formed agency is intimidating civil society

Updated: 15/07/2024 - 13:43 GMT+2

The Sovereignty Protection Office has the power to gather information on any groups or individuals that benefit from foreign funding and influence public debate, and Hungary’s secret services can assist in its investigations.

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