Hungary's 'sovereignty protection' office launches investigation into Transparency International

A Hungarian authority tasked with defending the nation’s sovereignty against foreign influence has launched an investigation into the Hungarian branch of international anti-corruption organization Transparency International. In a statement released on Tuesday, Transparency International Hungary said it had received a six-page letter announcing the investigation from the newly formed Sovereignty Protection Office, which has been condemned by rights groups as a means to stifle dissent. The group said it would comply but that it believes the office is unconstitutional.