Georgian Parliament Overrides President to Pass Controversial Foreign Agents Law
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The Georgian parliament has overridden President Salome Zourabichvili's veto of a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which mandates that media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad register as foreign agents. The bill has sparked massive protests, with critics arguing it will stifle media freedom and hinder Georgia's EU membership aspirations. The ruling Georgian Dream party insists the law will enhance transparency and sovereignty, but opponents liken it to Russian measures against independent media and fear it will push Georgia closer to Russia's influence.
- Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of the divisive foreign influence bill The Associated Press
- Georgia parliament overrides president to pass Kremlin-style ‘foreign agents’ bill, defying Western pressure CNN
- Georgia's Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence The New York Times
- Georgian parliament votes to override presidential veto of 'foreign agent' bill Reuters.com
- Georgia president overruled as lawmakers push forward with Russia-style 'foreign agents' law CNBC
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