The Hungarian government has implemented the Defense of National Sovereignty Act, which includes actions by the Sovereignty Protection Office to target civil society and independent media organizations. This move has raised concerns about the impact on civil society and media freedom in Hungary [5cbc7135].
The Defense of National Sovereignty Act allows the Sovereignty Protection Office to target the human rights and freedoms of its own citizens, as well as any country, business entity, or individual that engages with civil society and independent media organizations. The United States has expressed deep concern about these actions, as they go against democratic principles and the rule of law. The United States will continue to advocate for the protection of civil society organizations and media freedom [5cbc7135].
The implementation of the Defense of National Sovereignty Act in Hungary highlights the ongoing tension between national sovereignty and the protection of civil liberties. While governments aim to safeguard their national interests, it is crucial to ensure that the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as the independence of media organizations, are not compromised [5cbc7135].