MPs Greenlight Amendment to Law on Non-profit Organisations

Bratislava, April 16 (TASR) - MPs on Wednesday approved an amendment to the law on non-profit organisations sponsored by the Slovak National Party (SNS). The amendment introduces several changes. For example, NGOs are to be obliged to draw up a transparency report and to make information on the management of public funds available. According to the amendment, non-profit organisations, foundations and associations with an annual income of over €35,000 will be required to submit a transparency report. The report should include information about individuals who have donated more than €5,000 to the organisation during the year. The legislation also aims to regulate lobbying. Its sponsors say that the goal is to make the functioning of organisations more transparent. According to them, nothing in the amendment will prevent NGOs from operating, and they reject claims that the bill has drawn its inspiration from Russian legislation. am