| Author (Person) | Heath, Ryan |
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| Series Title | Politico |
| Series Details | 10.12.15 |
| Publication Date | 10/12/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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Politico reported in December 2015 that a rift between Hungary and Norway over NGOs had come to and end, after an agreement was reached between the two parts. According to its sources, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán had agreed to end all investigations into work being done in the country by NGOs supported by Norway. In return for the decision, Norwegian authorities agreed to release development funds earmarked for Hungary, according to a statement from the country's government in the parliament on 10 December. Norwegian aid to Hungary, part of a €1.8 billion package delivered by the European Economic Area to support social and economic cohesion in Europe, had been suspended in 2014 over concerns that the Hungarian government was cracking down on NGO activity. |
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| Source Link | http://www.politico.eu/article/orban-backs-down-in-battle-with-norwegian-ngos/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Hungary, Norway |
