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Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

The article from MSN discusses the increasing challenges faced by civil society organizations in Central and Eastern Europe, where governments are exerting more control over NGOs, media, and other independent groups. It highlights how these governments are using legal and administrative measures to restrict the operations of these organizations, often under the guise of national security or anti-corruption efforts. This crackdown is seen in countries like Hungary, Poland, and Serbia, where laws have been passed to limit foreign funding, impose heavy bureaucratic burdens, or outright label NGOs as foreign agents. Such actions not only stifle dissent but also undermine democracy by reducing the space for civil engagement and pluralism. The article points out that this trend is part of a broader global pattern where populist and authoritarian leaders seek to consolidate power by weakening independent civil sectors.

Read the Full DW Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/civil-society-in-the-crosshairs-in-central-eastern-europe/ar-AA1ALMjQ ]