Protesters in Slovakia rally against legislation they say could harm NGOs' work
The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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00:01Protesters rallied in cities across Slovakia to condemn legislation approved by parliament they say could be harmful.
00:08Slovak lawmakers passed the controversial bill which imposes tight restrictions against non-governmental organizations.
00:15Protesters slammed the law as Kremlin-style, likening it to Russia's foreign agent law.
00:21The measure would require, among other things, NGOs to publish reports with details on their leaders and any donors who've contributed more than €5,000 a year.
00:31The government says the measure will make the financing and functioning of civil groups more transparent.
00:36Critics say the law violates the constitution, including the right to privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of association, as well as various European Union rules.