Tensions between Norway and Hungary escalated after the Nordic country on Thursday asked the EU to consider sanctions against the eastern European country.
A fight between the two countries broke out earlier this summer over funds donated by Norway to Hungarian charity groups. Hungarian government inspectors raided several non-governmental organizations it considered politically biased against the current leaders.
The Hungarian government for its part accuses Norway of giving money to organizations that finance the political opposition party LMP. Norway is withholding around 1.3 billion kroner ($210 million) in subsidy funds, a decision that has angered Hungary.
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