Hungary approves "STOP Soros" law, defying EU, rights groups

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Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved a package of bills that criminalises some help given to illegal immigrants, defying the European Union and human rights groups.
* New law aims to punish NGOs helping illegal immigrants
* Rights groups say it contravenes European law
* PM Orban cultivates tough anti-immigrant image
* Hungary is home to very few refugees
* Germany regrets Hungary decision to press ahead (Adds German reaction)

The legislation narrows the scope for action by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), making their workers liable for jail terms for helping migrants to seek asylum when they are not entitled to it.

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