For years, the Hungarian prime minister has promoted a narrative that external forces are trying to undermine his government and prop up his opponents. In a speech this month, the longtime leader said dark forces would continue to besiege the defensive lines of sovereignty, including those of Hungary.
The groups, which include Transparency International Hungary and the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, added that the proposed legislation was not in line with Hungary's constitutional and EU obligations and would therefore fail.
The broad wording has deepened concerns that the office could arbitrarily target journalists, trade unions, churches and companies. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a rights group, said the bill was intentionally vague and riddled with undefined and broadly interpreted concepts.
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