Under the guise of transparency, Slovakia’s government proposes sweeping restrictions on civil society organisations, labeling advocacy NGOs as lobbyists, imposing draconian penalties, and eroding democratic freedoms. With slim chances of EU approval, the legislation still signals Fico’s government’s relentless push to marginalize civil society and consolidate control, aligning with troubling authoritarian trends. This effort is … Continue reading Europe’s Next Hungary? Slovakia Targets Advocacy Groups with Harsh Sanctions