BBC (link). In a 370-18 vote, the State Duma approved in the first reading the bill that would require all NGOs to re-register with a state commission. It is interesting that the EU is also
BBC (link). In a 370-18 vote, the State Duma approved in the first reading the bill that would require all NGOs to re-register with a state commission.
It is interesting that the EU is also discussing similar proposals, a Commission paper on “Transparency” says they are considering: “compulsory registration of interest groups represented in consultative bodies and/or compulsory registration for all lobbyists.” (emphasis added: “Lobbyists” include multinational lobbying and NGOs/voluntary groups) see: European Transparency Initiative (pdf). This is in the context of a proposed new Code of Conduct for non-profit groups who, it is claimed (though no evidence has been presented) could be used to channel funds for terrorist groups. See also the Council’s latest thoughts: Code of Conduct : Non-Profit Sector (pdf)