Soros Foundation to Restrict European Funding

The Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire George Soros, is planning to reduce or end its work within the European Union and shift its focus to other parts of the world. The organization, which supports causes such as freedom of expression and accountable government, has not yet specified how or where its funds will be reallocated. The decision has raised questions in Hungary, where some argue that it contradicts the foundation's mission to support democracy. However, the foundation will continue to support certain civil society programs in Europe, including those benefiting Roma communities.